Steering

All Description and Operation

• Power Steering System Description and Operation
• Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
• Straight Ahead Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System
• Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel
• Poor Return of Steering Wheel
• Power Steering Fluid Leaks
• Power Steering System Test
• SSPS Warning Lamp Inoperative
• Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
• Steering Wheel Kickback
• Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
• Symptoms - Power Steering System
• Too Much Play in Steering
• Variable Effort Steering Operating with Decreased Assist at all Times
• Variable Effort Steering Operating with Full Assist at all Times

Diagnostic Trouble Codes

• DTC 01
• DTC 02
• DTC 03
• DTC 04
• DTC 05
• DTC 06
• DTC 07
• DTC 08
• SSPS Warning Lamp Always On

Electrical/Electronic Schematic Diagrams

• Power Steering Schematics

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications
• Power Steering Pump Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Power Steering Control Module Replacement
• Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
• Power Steering Gear Solenoid/Actuator Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Hoses and Pipes Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Replacement
• Power Steering System Bleeding
• Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement
• Steering Gear Replacement
• Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement