Power Steering Fluid Leaks
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
| 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 power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering system hose clamps and fittings. Is the power steering system leaking at the hose clamps or the fittings? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering pipes and hoses. Is the power steering system leaking from the pipes or the hoses? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering fluid reservoir for leaks. Is the reservoir leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering pump for leaks. Is the power steering pump leaking? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 |
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices. Replace the hose clamps, if necessary. Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the following procedures:
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Overhaul or replace the power steering pump as necessary. Refer to the following procedures: Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement (FWD) or Power Steering Gear Replacement (AWD) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |