Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
4.
Insufficient pump pressure.
No Effort Required to Turn
1.
Broken torsion bar.
Poor Return of Steering
1.
Frozen steering shaft bearings.
2.
Lower coupling flange rubbing against adjuster.
3.
Tires not inflated properly.
4.
Incorrect caster and toe-in.
5.
Tight steering linkage.
6.
Steering gear or column misalignment.
7.
Tight suspension ball joints.
8.
Steering adjustment tight.
9.
Thrust bearing adjustment tight.
10.
Tight sector-to-rack piston adjustment.
11.
Rack piston nut and worm preload too tight.
12.
Sticky valve spool.
13.
Lack of lubricant in suspension joints and steering linkage.
14.
Steering wheel rubbing against directional signal housing.
15.
Rubber spacer in shift tube is rubbing steering shaft.
Steering Gear Noise
1.
A rattle or chuckle noise caused by loose over-center adjustment.
2.
A hissing sound caused by gear being loose on frame.
Valve Squawk
1.
Cut or worn dampener ring on valve spool.
2.
Loose or worn rotary valve parts.
3.
Loose belt.
4.
Glazed belt.
5.
Flow control valve sticking or binding.
Wheel Surges or Jerks
1.
Loose pump belt.
2.
Fluid level low.
3.
Steering linkage hitting engine oil pan at full turn.
4.
Sticky flow control valve.
