Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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1
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Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation
and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to Step 2
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Go to
Power Steering System Description and Operation
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2
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Verify that there is an increase in effort while turning is
present.
Does the system operate normally?
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System OK
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Go to Step 3
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3
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Check for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 10
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Go to Step 4
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4
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2. |
Check for a binding or worn steering linkage outer
tie rod. |
Is the tie rod binding or worn?
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Go to Step 7
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Go to Step 5
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5
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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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Go to Step 8
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Go to Step 6
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6
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Check for a worn or binding steering gear.
Is the steering gear worn or binding?
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Go to Step 9
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System OK
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7
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Replace the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 10
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-
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8
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Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 10
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-
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9
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Replace the steering gear. Refer to
Steering Gear Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 10
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-
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10
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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
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Go to Step 3
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