Power Steering Fluid Leaks
- Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, see VISUAL/PHYSICAL INSPECTION .
- Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? If yes, go to next step. If no, system is okay.
- Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? If yes, go to step 8 . If no, go to next step.
- Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? If yes, go to step 9 . If no, go to next step.
- Inspect the power steering fluid reservoir for leaks. Is the reservoir leaking? If yes, go to step 10 . If no, go to next step.
- Inspect the power steering pump for leaks. Is the power steering pump leaking? If yes, go to step 11 . If no, go to next step.
- Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? If yes, go to step 12 . If no, go to next step.
- Replace the hose clamps, if necessary. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 13 .
- Replace the power steering hoses. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 13 .
- Replace the power steering fluid reservoir. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 13 .
- Replace the power steering pump. See POWER STEERING PUMP under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 13 .
- Replace the power steering gear. See POWER STEERING GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to next step.
- Operate the system in order to verify the repair.