Description & Operation
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in 1997 AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
or AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
article.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to replace parts properly because they could affect the performance of the steering system and result in a driving hazard.
Power steering system consists of a belt driven vane pump and rack & pinion steering gear.