Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel

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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 Power Steering System Description and Operation
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 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 steering linkage outer tie rod. Is the tie rod binding or worn?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 5
5	Check for a worn or binding intermediate steering shaft. Is the intermediate steering 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 steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
8	Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 10	-
9	Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . 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	Go to Step 3