Diagnosis By Symptom
HEAVY STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT1. Loose or damaged belt.
2. Low fluid level or air in fluid.
3. Twisted or crimped hose or pipe.
4. Fluid leakage.
5. Low hydraulic pressure.
6. Insufficient tire pressure.
7. Improperly adjusted wheel alignment.
8. Faulty ball joint linkage.
9. Binding steering shaft.
IMPROPER STEERING WHEEL RETURN
1. Incorrect tire pressure.
2. Improperly adjusted wheel alignment.
3. Faulty ball joint linkage.
4. Restricted, over tightened or bent steering shaft.
UNEVEN STEERING EFFORT
1. Loose belt.
2. Loose steering shaft bolt(s).
3. Rough steering linkage operation.
4. Faulty steering gear.
STEERING WHEEL PULLS
1. Incorrect tire pressure.
2. Improper preload adjustment.
3. Faulty wheel bearing.
4. Improperly adjusted wheel alignment.
5. Faulty steering gear.
FLUID LEAKAGE
1. Hose coupling.
2. Damaged or clogged hose.
3. Faulty reservoir tank.
4. Faulty steering pump.
5. Faulty steering gear.
ABNORMAL NOISE
1. Loose power steering pump.
2. Loose steering gear.
3. Loose pump bracket.
4. Loose pump pulley nut.
5. Improperly adjusted belt.
6. Faulty steering gear.
7. Faulty steering pump.
8. Obstruction near steering column or pressure hose.
9. Loose steering linkage.