NOTE: If a component is suspected and the vehicle continues to be covered by the manufacturer's warranty, refer to the warranty manual before installing a new component (subsection B1.2), or determine if there is any previously approved special program in operation.
| Symptom | Possible reason | Action |
| Steering wobble | Check for excessive travel or play in the steering system with the engine running. Check for play in several different steering positions. Perform steering geometry and wheel alignment checks. For more information, see: Four-Wheel Alignment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). | |
| Steering is left or right | Check steering and suspension components for damage/correct installation. Perform steering geometry and wheel alignment checks. For more information, see: Four-Wheel Alignment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). | |
| Disconnect the steering gear from the suspension. Check for freedom of movement in the suspension. Disconnect the steering column from the steering gear. Check the steering column and universal joints for freedom of movement. Check the steering gear for freedom of movement. Repair if necessary. | ||
| Noisy hydraulic power steering | Check and, if necessary, top up the power steering fluid. For more information, refer to: Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00 Steering system - General information, General procedures). Check for fluid contamination. Check for air infiltration into the system. Check the power steering hoses for kinks or reduced capacity. Repair if necessary. | |
| Noise in the power steering pump | Check and, if necessary, top up the power steering fluid. For more information, refer to: Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00 Steering system - General information, General procedures). Check for fluid contamination. Check for excessive pump noise. Install a new pump if necessary. Refer to the note on installing a new item at the top of the Symptom Table. | |
| Noise in steering gear | Check and, if necessary, top up the power steering fluid. For more information, refer to: Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00 Steering system - General information, General procedures). Check for fluid contamination. Check for excessive steering noise. Install a new steering mechanism if necessary. Refer to the note on installing a new item at the top of the Symptom Table. | |
| Noise in the steering column | Dirty steering column or lack of lubrication in the steering universal joints | Check the steering column and its universal joints. Repair if necessary |
| Steering feels tighter than it should be across its entire operating range | Insufficient Gain | Check power steering pump pressure |
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