Symptoms - Power Steering System

Symptoms - Power Steering System

Note:
Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation Description and Operation.

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the power steering system.

* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System

* Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System

* Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel

* Poor Return of Steering Wheel Poor Return of Steering Wheel

* Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning

* Steering Wheel Kickback Steering Wheel Kickback

* Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions