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
STEP 1. Check for entry of air.

Q. Is the power steering fluid foamy?

YES Bleed the air (Refer to Service and Repair). Then go to Step 3.

NO Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the steering gear for damage.

Q. Is there damage?

YES Replace the part (Refer to Hydraulic Power Steering). Then go to Step 3
.

NO Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Confirm that no vibration is generated.

Q. Is there vibration?

YES Repeat from Step 1.

NO The procedure is complete.