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4.

Insufficient pump pressure.

5.

Excessive internal pump leakage.

6.

Excessive internal steering gear leakage.

Momentary Increase In Effort When Turning Wheel Fast

1.

High internal leakage.

2.

Low fluid level.

3.

Insufficient pump pressure.

Poor Return of Steering Wheel to Center

1.

Front wheel alignment.

2.

Wheel bearing worn.

3.

Joints from column to steering gear binding or loose.

4.

Tie rod end binding.

5.

Ball joint binding.

6.

Steering wheel rubbing against turn signal housing.

7.

Tight or frozen steering shaft bearings.

8.

Steering gear adjustments.

9.

Sticky or plugged steering gear valve.

10.

Steering column shaft seal rubbing shaft.

Rattle or Chuckle Noise

1.

Pressure hose grounding out.

2.

Tie rod ends loose.

3.

Rack bearing adjustment loose.

Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks When Turning W/Engine Running

1.

Insufficient pump pressure.

2.

Sticky steering gear valve.

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