Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel

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Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Verify that there is an increase in effort while turning is present.

Does the system operate normally?

System OK

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Inspect for the following conditions:

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Incorrect tire inflation-Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label .

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Improper tire size

Did you find and correct the condition?

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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?

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Check for a worn or binding intermediate steering shaft.

Is the intermediate steering shaft worn or binding?

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Check for a worn or binding steering gear.

Is the steering gear worn or binding?

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System OK

Replace the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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