The following symptoms indicate that the power steering system may be leaking:

Inspect the power steering system for an external leak:

1. Wipe the suspected area dry.
2. Inspect the reservoir for overfill.
3. Inspect the power steering system for the following conditions:

•	Power steering fluid aeration

•	An overflow

4. Inspect the following components:

•	The hose connections

•	The O-rings

5. Verify the exact point of the leakage. The point from which the fluid is dripping is not necessarily the point where the system is leaking.

Inspect the power steering system for leaks:

1. Turn the engine off.
2. Wipe the entire power steering system dry.
3. Inspect the power steering fluid level.

Add fluid as necessary.

4. Start the engine.

Notice: Do not hold the steering wheel in the full turn position longer than 5 seconds, as damage to the steering pump may result.

5. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop several times.
6. Locate and repair the exact area of the leak.

Replace the power steering gear if necessary. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Replace the power steering pump if necessary. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

Replace the applicable power steering hose or pipe. Refer to the following procedures: