Power Assisted Steering System
- General Description
- Schematic and Routing Diagram
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Notes
- Power Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Diagnosis
- Hissing Noise
- Rattling Noise in Steering Gear
- Poor Return of Steering Wheel to Center
- Momentary Increase in Effort When Turning the Wheel Quickly
- Steering Surges or Jerks When Turning with Engine Running
- Steering Vibrates during Low Speed or Static Steering
- Excessive Wheel Kickback or Loose Steering
- Hard Steering or Lack of Assist (Especially during Parking)
- Power Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Bench Testing
- Speed Sensitive Power Steering System Operating Diagnosis
- SSPS System Self-Diagnosis
- Diagnostic System Check-Variable Effort Steering
- DTC 01: Actuator Circuit Open
- DTC 02: Actuator Hi to Lo Short
- DTC 03: Actuator Circuit Short to B+
- DTC 04: Actuator Hi Short to Ground
- DTC 05: Actuator Lo Short to Ground
- DTC 06: Steering Wheel Speed Sensor Open
- DTC 07: Steering Wheel Speed Sensor Short to 5V
- DTC 08: Battery Voltage Out of Range (9-16V)
- Power Steering System Pressure Test
- Power Steering System Leak Test
- Power Steering Pump Diagnosis
- Straight-Ahead Check
- Repair Instructions
- Bleeding the Power Steering System
- Checking and Adding Fluid
- Rack and Pinion Assembly Removal and Installation
- Outer Tie Rod Removal and Installation
- Dust Boot Removal and Installation
- Intermediate Shaft and Dash Seal Removal and Installation
- Hydraulic Cylinder Lines Removal and Installation
- Speed Sensitive Power Steering Control Module Removal and Installation
- Rack and Pinion Disassembly and Assembly
- Stub Shaft Seals and Upper and Lower Bearing Disassembly and Assembly
- Rack Bearing Disassembly and Assembly
- Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment
- Valve and Pinion Disassembly and Assembly
- Fluid Reservoir Removal and Installation
- Hoses and Pipes Removal and Installation
- Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation
- Pump Assembly Removal and Installation
- Specifications
- Special Tools and Equipment