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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Diagnostic Information and Procedures




Objectionable Hiss







Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear







Excessive Wheel Kickback or Loose Steering




Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel







Poor Return of Steering Wheel




Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning







Steering Effort Hard in Both Directions







Vehicle Leads to One Side or the Other




Foaming, Milky-Appearing PS Fluid, Low in Level




Low Oil Pressure Due to Restriction in the Hose




Low Oil Pressure Due to Steering Gear







Low Oil Pressure Due to Steering Pump




Chirp Noise in Steering Pump







Belt Squeal




Groan Noise in Steering Pump




Growl Noise in Steering Pump




Rattle or Knock Noise in Steering Pump




Swish Noise in Steering Pump




Whine Noise in Steering Pump