Problem
| Action
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The flow control valve is stuck or inoperative.
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- Replace or clean the vanes.
- Refer to the appropriate procedure:
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE3) |
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE4) |
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The pressure plate is not flat against the cam ring.
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- Replace the pressure plate.
- Refer to the appropriate procedure:
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE3) |
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE4) |
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An excessively worn cam ring.
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- Replace the cam ring.
- Refer to the appropriate procedure:
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE3) |
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE4) |
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A scored pressure plate, thrust plate, or rotor.
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- Replace the components.
- Refer to the appropriate procedure:
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE3) |
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE4) |
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The vanes are sticking in the rotor slots.
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- Clean the vanes.
- Refer to the appropriate procedure:
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE3) |
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE4) |
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Improperly installed vanes
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- Inspect the pump for internal damage.
- Refer to the appropriate procedure:
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE3) |
• | Power Steering Pump Disassemble (LG4 with JE4) |
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There is air in the fluid.
| Locate and repair the leak.
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There is damage on the hoses
or the steering gear.
| Replace any damaged components.
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The power steering fluid is low.
| Add an adequate
amount of power steering fluid.
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