Problem | Action | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stuck or inoperative flow control valve. | Replace or clean the valve. | ||||||
Pressure plate is not flat against the cam ring. | Replace the pressure plate. | ||||||
Extreme wear of the cam ring. | Replace the cam ring. Flush the system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing . | ||||||
A scored pressure plate, thrust plate, or rotor. |
If the rotor is scored, replace the rotor with a rotating group. | ||||||
The vanes are sticking in the rotor slots. | Free the vanes by removing any burrs, varnish or dirt. | ||||||
Improper installation of the vanes. | Properly install the vanes. Ensure that the radius edge is installed to the outside. | ||||||
Air in the fluid. | Locate and repair the leak. | ||||||
Low power steering fluid. | Add the necessary amount of power steering fluid. | ||||||
The pump belt is slipping. | Refer to one of the folowing procedures:
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Damaged hoses or steering gear. | Replace any damaged parts. |
