TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard Steering (Engine Running) - Power Steering System
Cause
Low power steering pump fluid level.
Loose power steering pump drive belt.
Air in system.
Fluid leak.
If the above 4 steps do not solve the
problem, test the power steering system.
Power Steering System External Fluid Leaks
Cause
Pump reservoir leaking at fill cap
(reservoir too full).
Pump reservoir leaking at fill cap (air or
water in fluid).
Loose hose connections.
Damaged hose.
Bad cylinder piston rod seal.
Damaged or worn control valve seals.
Bad power steering pump seals and
O-rings.
Cracked or porous metal parts.
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SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 14
Special Instructions
Check fluid level. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Adjust belt tension. (Refer to SECTION
6A)
Cycle to remove air. (Refer to SECTION
6A)
Locate and correct source of leak.
(Refer to SECTION 6A)
Test power steering system. (Refer to
SECTION 6A)
Special Instructions
Remove fluid to bring to proper level.
Locate source of air or water and correct.
Air may enter because of low reservoir
fluid level or internal pump leak. Test
pump. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Tighten hose connections.
Replace hose.
Replace cylinder.
Replace cylinder.
Repair pump. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Replace part(s).
90-818177--3 APRIL 2001