PRE-RELEASE
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
| Power Steering Fluid Leaks |
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1
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Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to
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Go to
Symptoms - Power Steering System
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2
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Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present.
Is the power steering system leaking? |
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System OK
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3
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Inspect the power steering system fittings.
Are the fittings leaking? |
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Go to
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4
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Inspect the power steering hoses/pipes.
Are the hoses/pipes leaking? |
Go to
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Go to
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5
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Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks.
Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking? |
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Go to
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6
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Inspect the power steering pump, reservoir and pump drive shaft for leaks.
Is the power steering pump, reservoir or pump drive shaft leaking? |
Go to
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Go to
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7
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to
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8
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Replace the power steering hoses/pipes. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to
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9
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Replace the power steering pump or reservoir or pump drive shaft seal. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to
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10
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Replace the power steering gear. Refer to
Steering Gear Replacement
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Did you complete the repair? |
Go to
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11
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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition? |
System OK
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Go to
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