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BINDING STICKING SEIZED CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION CATCHES, STICKS IN 1. Low power steering fluid level. 1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to 2. Tires not inflated to specified 2. Inflate tires to the specified pressure. 3. Lack of lubrication in front 3. Replace lower control arm. 4. Worn lower ball joint. 4. Replace the lower control arm. 5. Lack of lubrication in front 5. Replace tie rod end. 6. Loose power steering pump drive 6. Tighten the power steering pump 7. Faulty power steering pump flow 7. Replace power steering pump. 8. Excessive friction in steering 8. Correct condition. (See Steering 9. Binding lower ball joint. 9. Replace the lower control arm. 10. Worn front strut seat and bearing 10. Replace front strut seat and 11. Excessive friction in steering 11. Replace steering gear assembly. SHAKE SHUDDER VIBRATION CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION VIBRATION OF THE 1. Air in the fluid of the power 1. Steering shudder can be expected in 2. Tires not properly inflated. 2. Inflate tires to the specified pressure. 3. Excessive engine vibration. 3. Ensure that the engine is running 4. Loose tie rod end. 4. Check inner and outer tie rod and 5. Overcharged air conditioning 5. Check air conditioning pump head 300M STEERING 19 - 5 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued) |