Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Using the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate likely causes of the problem in descending order. Check each part in order. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Proceed to |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | TIRES (IMPROPERLY INFLATED) |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (low) | POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (LOW) | |
| 3. Drive belt (Loose) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 4. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (INCORRECT) | |
| 5. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| 7. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 8. Power steering vane pump | INSPECTION | |
| 9. Power steering gear | INSPECTION | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | TIRES (IMPROPERLY INFLATED) |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (INCORRECT) | |
| 3. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 4. Power steering gear | INSTALLATION | |
| Excessive play | 1. Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| 3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| 4. Front wheel bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power steering gear | INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (low) | POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (LOW) |
| 2. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 3. Power steering vane pump | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Power steering gear | INSPECTION |