Symptoms - Power Steering System

Symptoms - Power Steering System

Important: Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation Power Steering System.


Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the power steering system.
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect the power steering reservoir for the proper power steering fluid level and condition.

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Power Steering System Test Power Steering System Test
* Power Steering Fluid Leaks Power Steering Fluid Leaks
* Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel
* Poor Return of Steering Wheel Poor Return of Steering Wheel
* Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
* Steering Wheel Kickback Steering Wheel Kickback
* Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
* Too Much Play in Steering Too Much Play in Steering