-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 (Electronic Power Steering) Power Steering System Description and Operation (Hydraulic Power Steering).

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 steering fluid level and condition.

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Power Steering Fluid Leaks Power Steering Fluid Leaks
^ Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System (Electronic Steering) Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System (EPS)
^ Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System (Hydraulic Steering) Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System (HPS)
^ Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System
^ 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 (Electronic Steering) Steering Effort Hard In One or Both Directions (Electronic Steering)
^ Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions (Hydraulic Steering) Steering Effort Hard In One or Both Directions (Hydraulic Steering)
^ Steering Effort Too Easy in One or Both Directions Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures