Symptom:- Symptom:-

Symptom:- Symptom:-

Fluid leaks from steering box seals. Steering heavy - stiff, poor castor return action.

• CAUTION: The steering wheel must not be
• held on full lock for more than 30 seconds
• in one minute, as this may overheat the
• fluid and cause damage to the oil seals.

1. Check fluid level See Repair, Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Check fluid pressure See Power Steering System - Test.
2. Is pressure high? YES - Renew pump See Repair, Power steering Pump. If oil seal leaks persist after renewing the pump See Overhaul, Power Steering Box. NO - See Overhaul, Power Steering Box.

Symptom:-

Insufficient power assistance - castor return action normal.

1. Are tyres correct type and pressure? NO - See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA, Information, Wheels and Tyres. YES - Continue.
2. Is fluid level correct? NO - Check fluid level See Repair, Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. YES - Check system for air locks See Repair, Power Steering System - Bleed.
3. Is pressure correct? NO - Check fluid pressure See Power Steering System - Test. If pressure is not correct after bleeding the system, renew pump See Repair, Power Steering Pump. YES - See Overhaul, Power Steering Box.
1. Are tyres correct type and pressure? NO - See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA, Information, Wheels and Tyres. YES - Check universal joints for seizure and correct alignment See Repair, Lower Steering Shaft and Universal Joints . Check power steering box adjustments See Overhaul, Power Steering Box.
2. Is the power assistance satisfactory? NO - See fault symptom Insufficient assistance, (castor return action normal). YES - Disconnect drag link from drop arm and check steering column and box for stiffness See Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends.
3. Is the steering stiff with the drag link disconnected? NO - Check steering ball joints for seizure and axle swivels lubrication and resistance See Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends , See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul, Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Joint and Swivel Pin Housing. YES - Disconnect the lower steering shaft and check the column and box for stiffness See Repair, Lower Steering Shaft and Universal Joints.
4. Is the steering column stiff to turn when disconnected from the box? NO - Remove and overhaul box See Overhaul, Power Steering Box. YES - Adjust steering column See Stiff Steering Checklist.