Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||||
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1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 | Inspect the power steering system for the following:
Is the power steering system leaking? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||
3 | Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||
4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||
5 | Inspect the following power steering pump components for leaks.
Is the power steering pump components leaking? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||
6 | Inspect the following power steering gear components for leaks.
Is the power steering gear components leaking? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
7 | Inspect the power steering cooler for leaks. Is the power steering cooler leaking? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||
8 | Inspect the hydraulic brake booster assembly for leaks. Refer to Hydraulic Brake Booster Leak Inspection . Is the hydraulic brake booster assembly leaking? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||
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Important: If fitting is still to leaking after tightening, inspect for dampage to the fitting and seals. Replace the damaged component as necessary. Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||
10 | Replace the leaking power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s): Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||
11 | Replace the leaking power steering pump component. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s): Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||
12 | Replace the leaking power steering gear component. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s): Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||
13 | Replace the power steering cooler. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||
14 | Replace the hydraulic brake booster assembly. Refer to Power Brake Booster Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||
15 | Start the vehicle and rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop and verify the system is not leaking. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
