STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Table 1. Steering System
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Hard steering	Tires (Improperly inflated)	Click here
	Power steering fluid level (Low)	Click here
	Drive belt (Loose)	Click here
	Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)	Click here
	Steering system joints (Worn)	-
	Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)	Click here
	Steering column (Binding)	-
	Power steering vane pump	Click here
	Power steering gear	Click here
Poor return	Tires (Improperly inflated)	Click here
	Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)	Click here
	Steering column (Binding)	-
	Power steering gear	Click here
Excessive play	Steering system joints (Worn)	-
	Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)	Click here
	Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn)	-
	Front wheel bearing (Worn)	Click here
	Power steering gear	Click here
Abnormal noise	Power steering fluid level (Low)	Click here
	Steering system joints (Worn)	-
	Power steering vane pump	Click here
	Power steering gear	Click here