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piston rod movement. If dents don’t restrict movement, no service is suggested or required. Especially critical on mono-tube dampers. (2) - This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear. (3) - If noise is isolated to damper, suggest replacement. STEERING GEARS (EXCEPT RACK AND PINION) If diagnosis has determined that complete disassembly is necessary to determine the extent of the system failure, the suggestion may be made to rebuild or replace the power steering pump. Repair or replacement of the following components may be required, if performed as part of a power steering pump overhaul or rebuild service to meet a minimum rebuild standard. STEERING GEAR (EXCEPT RACK AND PINION) INSPECTION Condition Code Procedure Attaching hardware broken ................. A .. Require replacement of broken part. Attaching hardware loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement of loose part. Attaching hardware missing ................ C ......... Require replacement of missing part. Attaching hardware threads damaged ........ A .. Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads. Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A .... Require replacement of part with stripped threads. Binding ................. A ... Require repair or replacement Flex coupler binding .... A ... Require repair or replacement of coupler. Flex coupler loose ...... A ... Require repair or replacement of coupler. Flex coupler missing parts .......... A ... Require repair or replacement of coupler. Flex coupler soft/spongy ............ A . Require replacement of coupler. Flex coupler torn ....... A . Require replacement of coupler. Fluid contaminated ...... B ........ (1) Require flushing and refilling of the system. Gasket leaking .......... A ... Require repair or replacement of gasket. Housing leaking ......... A ............ Require replacement. Hydraulic fittings leaking ................ A ... Require repair or replacement of fittings. Inadequate power assist . A .......... ( 2) Further inspection required. See note below. Lash exceeds manufacturer’s specifications .......... B .. Require repair or replacement. Seal leaking ............ A ... Require repair or replacement |