Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System
2	Verify that there is an increase in effort while turning is present. Does the system operate normally?	System OK	Go to Step 3
3	Check for the following tire related conditions: Incorrect tire inflation-Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label . Improper tire size Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 4
4	Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Check for a binding or worn tie rod end. Is the tie rod binding or worn?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 5
5	Check for a worn or binding intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft worn or binding?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 6
6	Check for a worn or binding steering gear. Is the steering gear worn or binding?	Go to Step 9	System OK
7	Replace the outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
8	Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40) . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
9	Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (N40) Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1) . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
10	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	-