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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION 3. Steering column coupling worn, 3. Replace steering column coupling. 4. Free play in steering column. 4. Check all components of the steering 5. Worn control arm ball joints. 5. Replace ball joint or control arm as 6. Loose steering knuckle to ball joint 6. Inspect pinch bolts, replace as 7. Front wheel bearings loose or 7. Replace wheel bearing or knuckle as 8. Loose outer tie rod ends. 8. Replace outer tie rod ends that have 9. Loose inner tie rod ends. 9. Replace power steering gear. 10 Defective steering gear rotary 10. Replace power steering gear. NOTE: * Steering shudder can be expected in new NOTE: ** To evaluate this condition, it may be nec- following. Before disconnecting coupling, place POWER STEERING FLUID CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH 1. Loose power steering hose 1. Tighten the fitting to its specified torque. 2. Damaged or missing fitting seal, 2. Replace as necessary. 3. Power steering pump or power 3. Repair or replace the leaking component AERATED FLUID.* 1. Low fluid level.** 1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to 2. Air leak between power steering 2. Inspect for proper sealing. Replace the 3. Cracked power steering pump 3. Replace the power steering pump. RESERVOIR FLUID 1. Water contamination. 1. Drain the power steering fluid from the 19 - 8 STEERING PL/SRT-4 STEERING (Continued) |