Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
- Use table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- When a problem occurs on the power tilt and telescopic steering system, refer to the Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column - Diagnostics article (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
).PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Symptom Suspected Area Hard steering - Tires (improperly inflated)
- Power steering fluid level (low)
- Drive belt (loose)
- Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
- Steering system joints (worn)
- Suspension arm ball joints (worn)
- Steering column (binding)
- Power steering vane pump
- Power steering gear
- PPS system
Poor return - Tires (improperly inflated)
- Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
- Steering column (binding)
- Power steering gear
Excessive play - Steering system joints (worn)
- Suspension arm ball joints (worn)
- Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (worn)
- Front wheel bearing (worn)
- Power steering gear
- PPS system
Abnormal noise - Power steering fluid level (low)
- Steering system joints (worn)
- Power steering gear