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Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel

Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel


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1

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

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2

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

Does the system operate normally?

System OK

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3

Inspect for the following conditions:


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

Improper tire size


Did you find and correct the condition?

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4


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Check for a binding or worn steering linkage outer tie rod.


Is the tie rod binding or worn?

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5

Check for a worn or binding intermediate steering shaft.

Is the intermediate steering shaft worn or binding?

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6

Check for a worn or binding steering gear.

Is the steering gear worn or binding?

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System OK

7

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

Did you complete the repair?

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8

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

Did you complete the repair?

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9

Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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