Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Power Steering System Description and Operation

Verify that there is an increase in effort while turning is present.

Does the system operate normally?

System OK

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Check for the following tire related conditions:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Check for a binding or worn tie rod end.

Is the tie rod binding or worn?

Go to Step 7

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Check for a worn or binding intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft worn or binding?

Go to Step 8

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Check for a worn or binding steering gear.

Is the steering worn or binding?

Go to Step 9

System OK

Replace the outer tie rod end. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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