Inspection Procedure 8: Vibration

Inspection Procedure

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: Has air entered?
YES: Bleed the air. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the steering gear box for damage.
Q: Is there damage?
YES: Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 3.
NO: There is no action to be taken.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES: Repeat from Step 1.
NO: Diagnosis is complete.