Power Steering Fluid Leaks
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks. Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the power steering cooler for leaks. Is the power steering cooler leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 3 |
| 8 |
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
. Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedures:
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering pump or reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LH2) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7) or Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LH2) or Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the power steering cooler. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Replacement (LH2 or LY7 with V92) or Power Steering Cooler Replacement (LY7 w/o V92) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |