Pinpoint Test N: Heavy Steering / Steering Requires Uneven Effort - Power Steering System Hose Routing / Integrity Checks
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- N1: HOSE ROUTING/INTEGRITY CHECKS
- Check the power steering system hoses for correct routing
- Check the power steering system hoses for and damage or kinks
- Check the power steering system hoses are securely and correctly clipped into position
Are there any issues with the routing, security or integrity of the power steering system hoses?
- Yes
: Rectify as required, ensuring that the clips are in good condition (replace any defective clips) and that clips are securely tightened. Check again for heavy steering or steering requiring uneven effort. If fault is rectified, perform final checks for heavy or uneven steering effort GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
If fault is still evident, proceed to power steering system pressure checks, GO to N2.
- No: GO to N2.
- N2: POWER STEERING SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECKS
- Refer to the appropriate section of the service information and conduct a power steering system pressure test
Is the power steering system pressure within specified tolerances?
- Yes : GO to PINPOINT TEST O .
- No
: Replace the power steering pump
Check again for heavy steering or steering requiring uneven effort. If fault is rectified, perform final checks for heavy or uneven steering effort GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
If fault is still evident, proceed to power steering solenoid checks, GO to PINPOINT TEST O .