Symptoms - Power Steering System

Symptoms - Power Steering System

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

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.

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

* Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
* Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System (Electronic Power Steering) Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System (Electronic Power Steering)
* 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 (Electronic Power Steering) Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning (Electronic Power Steering)
* Steering Wheel Kickback (Electronic Power Steering) Steering Wheel Kickback (Electronic Power Steering)
* Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions (Electronic Power Steering) Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions (Electronic Power Steering)