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Power Steering Fluid Leaks

Step

Action

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1

Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System : Hydraulic Power Steering → Electronic Power Steering

2

Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present.

Is the power steering system leaking?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the power steering system fittings.

Are the fittings leaking?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the power steering hoses/pipes.

Are the hoses/pipes leaking?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks.

Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

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 Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

8

Replace the power steering hoses/pipes. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):

    • Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement .
    • Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement .
    • Refer to Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

9

Replace the power steering pump or reservoir or pump drive shaft seal. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):

    • Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement : 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.6L LDE and 1.8L 2H0 .
    • Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement : Hydraulic Power Steering → Electronic Power Steering .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3

   


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