Problem
| Action
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The power steering gear is binding.
| Inspect for correct
rack bearing preload. Refer to
Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
.
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The power steering
gear is catching.
|
- Inspect the power steering gear for proper bearing preload. Refer
to
Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
.
- Inspect the power steering gear. Refer to
Power Steering System Inspection
.
- Replace the power steering components as needed. Refer to
Steering Gear Replacement
.
|
The power
steering fluid is low.
| Inspect for internal leaking in the power steering components. Refer
to
Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks
.
|
The plastic boot on the intermediate steering shaft is out of position.
|
- Inspect the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column-Tilt.
- Repair or replace components as needed. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column-Tilt.
|
The intermediate
steering shaft bolt torque is too high.
| Tighten the intermediate steering shaft bolt to specification.
Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
|
The internal pump or steering
gear is leaking excessively .
|
- Inspect the internal pump or the power steering gear. Refer to
the appropriate procedure:
- Repair the internal pump or the steering gear, as needed. Refer
to the appropriate procedure:
|
The power
steering pump pressure is insufficient.
|
- Inspect the pump pressure. Refer to
Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks
.
- Repair the pump, as needed. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Replacement
.
|
The
steering column joints are loose or worn.
|
- Inspect the steering column joints for the correct torque.
- Replace the components as necessary. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column-Tilt.
|
The steering
gear valve is sticking.
|
- Flush the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Flushing
.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.
- If the symptom persists, service the power steering gear. Refer
to the appropriate procedure:
|
The power
steering fluid is thick.
|
- In the cold weather, the fluid has the following characteristics:
• | Resists movement through the system |
- For temperatures -12°C (10°F) or lower perform the
following steps:
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