Steering Gear: Troubleshooting

Use problem symptoms table to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

Symptom/Suspect Area

See

Hard Steering

Tires Improperly Inflated

TIRES (IMPROPERLY INFLATED)

Power Steering Fluid Level (Low)

⁽¹⁾

Drive Belt (Loose)

⁽²⁾

Front Wheel Alignment (Incorrect)

⁽³⁾

Steering System Joints (Worn)

.....

Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn)

⁽⁴⁾

Steering Column (Binding)

.....

Power Steering Vane Pump

⁽⁵⁾

Power Steering Gear

⁽⁶⁾

Poor Return

Tires Improperly Inflated

TIRES (IMPROPERLY INFLATED)

Front Wheel Alignment (Incorrect)

⁽³⁾

Steering Column (Binding)

.....

Power Steering Gear

⁽⁶⁾

Excessive Play

Steering System Joints (Worn)

.....

Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn)

⁽⁴⁾

Intermediate Shaft, Sliding Yoke (Worn)

....

Front Wheel Bearing (Worn)

⁽⁷⁾

Power Steering Gear

⁽⁶⁾

Abnormal Noise

Power Steering Fluid Level (Low)

⁽¹⁾

Steering System Joints (Worn)

.....

Power Steering Vane Pump

⁽⁵⁾

Power Steering Gear

⁽⁶⁾

⁽¹⁾	See INSPECTION .

⁽²⁾	See DRIVE BELT .

⁽³⁾	See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .

⁽⁴⁾	See BALL JOINT INSPECTION .

⁽⁵⁾	See POWER STEERING VANE PUMP .

⁽⁶⁾	See POWER STEERING GEAR .

⁽⁷⁾	See WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .