Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that the steering effort is hard in one or both directions. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Perform the power steering test procedure. Refer to Power Steering System Test Procedure . Did you complete the procedure? | Go to Step 4 | |
| 4 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
Steering Effort Too Easy in One or Both Directions
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that the steering effort is too easy in one or both directions. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Perform the power steering test procedure. Refer to Power Steering System Test Procedure . Did you complete the procedure? | Go to Step 4 | |
| 4 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
Steering Effort Too Easy in One or Both Directions
Tools Required
- J 35555 Metal Mityvac. See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- J 43485 Power Steering Bleeder Adapter. See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- Verify that the hoses do not touch any other part of the vehicle.
- Verify that all hose connections are tight.
- Remove the pump reservoir cap.
- Fill the pump reservoir with fluid to the FULL COLD level.
- Attach the J 43485 to the J 35555 or equivalent. See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- Place the J 43485 on or in the pump reservoir filler neck. See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- Apply a vacuum of 68 kPa (20 in Hg) maximum.
- Wait 5 minutes. Typical vacuum drop is 7-10 kPa (2-3 in Hg). If the vacuum does not remain steady, refer to Excessive Vacuum Drop Diagnosis at the end of this procedure.
- Remove the J 43485 and the J 35555 . See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- Reinstall the pump reservoir cap.
- Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
- Turn off the engine.
- Verify the fluid level. Repeat steps 11-13 until the fluid stabilizes.
- Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
- Turn the steering wheel 180-360 degrees in both directions 5 times.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Verify the fluid level.
- Remove the pump reservoir cap.
- Attach the J 43485 to the J 35555 or equivalent. See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- Place the J 43485 on or in the pump reservoir filler neck. See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- Apply a vacuum of 68 kPa (20 in Hg) maximum.
- Wait 5 minutes.
- Remove the J 43485 and the J 35555 . See «Special Tools»(ref-197600-S17841519732005101200000) .
- Verify the fluid level.
- Reinstall the pump reservoir cap.
Tools Required
J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller