Inspection Procedure 9

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: Vibration

NOTE:
A slight vibration may be felt when the stationary steering effort is made due to the condition of the road surface. To check whether the vibration actually exists or not, test-drive the vehicle on a dry concrete or asphalt surface. A very slight amount of vibration is not a malfunction.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP1. Check the tires for out-of-balance.

Q. Is the check result OK?

YES Go to Step 2.
NO Balance the tires Wheel Balance Accuracy). Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the fluid level.

Q. Is the power steering fluid foamy?

YES Bleed the air (Refer to Service and Repair). Then go to Step 4.
NO Go to Step 3 .
STEP 3. Check the steering gear for damage.

Q. Is there damage?

YES Replace the part (Refer to Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage Disassembly and Reassembly). Then go to Step 4.
NO Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.

Confirm that there is no steering wheel vibration.

Q. Is there vibration?

YES Repeat from Step 1.
NO The procedure is complete.