Diagnosis By Symptom
EXCESSIVE STEERING EFFORT1. Insufficient tire pressure.
2. Loose or damaged belt.
3. Low fluid level or fluid aeration.
4. Crimped or twisted hoses or pipes.
5. Low hydraulic pressure.
6. Improperly adjusted wheel alignment.
7. Rough ball joint linkage operation.
8. Binding or bent steering shaft.
POOR STEERING WHEEL RETURN
1. Incorrect tire pressure.
2. Improperly adjusted wheel alignment.
3. Faulty ball joint linkage.
4. Restricted, over tightened or bent steering shaft.
UNEVEN STEERING EFFORT
1. Loose belt.
2. Loose steering shaft bolt(s).
3. Rough steering linkage operation.
4. Faulty steering gear.
STEERING WHEEL PULLS
1. Incorrect tire pressure.
2. Improper preload adjustment.
3. Faulty wheel bearing.
4. Improperly adjusted wheel alignment.
5. Faulty steering gear.
FLUID LEAKAGE
1. Hose coupling.
2. Damaged or clogged hose.
3. Faulty reservoir tank.
4. Faulty steering pump.
5. Faulty steering gear.
ABNORMAL NOISE
1. Loose power steering pump.
2. Loose steering gear.
3. Loose pump bracket.
4. Loose pump pulley nut.
5. Improperly adjusted belt.
6. Faulty steering gear.
7. Faulty steering pump.
8. Obstruction near steering column or pressure hose.
9. Loose steering linkage.