Power Steering Fluid Leaks
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Power Steering Fluid Leaks
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks. Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the hydraulic brake booster assembly for leaks. Is the hydraulic brake booster assembly leaking? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the power steering cooler for leaks. Is the power steering cooler leaking? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
| 9 | Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 11 | Replace the power steering pump or reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.3L) Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L) Power Steering Pump Replacement (8.1L) Power Steering Pump Replacement (6.6L Diesel) Power Steering Pump Replacement (Parallel Hybrid Truck) or Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 12 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) Power Steering Gear Replacement (Non Rack and Pinion) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 13 | Replace the hydraulic brake booster assembly. Refer to Hydraulic Brake Booster Replacement
in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 14 | Replace the power steering cooler. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (Without Hydroboost) Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (Rack and Pinion) Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (With Hydroboost) Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (Parallel Hybrid Truck) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 15 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |