Power Steering Diagnosis And Testing: Notes

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
Loose tie rod ends Loose suspension components Loose steering column shaft universal joints Loose column intermediate shaft bolts Steering gear Binding or misaligned steering column Damaged power steering pump Power steering pump reservoir filter Power steering pump pressure lines, fittings or o-rings Power steering return hoses and clamps Fluid level check Loose or damaged drive belt Drive belt tensioner Bent or pinched power steering hoses

Mechanical

Loose tie rod ends
Loose suspension components
Loose steering column shaft universal joints
Loose column intermediate shaft bolts
Steering gear
Binding or misaligned steering column
Damaged power steering pump
Power steering pump reservoir filter
- Power steering pump pressure lines, fittings or o-rings
Power steering return hoses and clamps
Fluid level check
Loose or damaged drive belt
Drive belt tensioner
Bent or pinched power steering hoses