Power Steering Fluid Leaks
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS REFERENCE
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the POWER STEERING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to SYMPTOMS - POWER STEERING SYSTEM |
| 2 | Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks. Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering pump, reservoir and pump drive shaft for leaks. Is the power steering pump, reservoir or pump drive shaft leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 |
CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
. Tighten the fittings. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - POWER STEERING SYSTEM .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 8 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering pump, reservoir or pump drive shaft seal. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s): Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |