Manual Description
Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check rack sliding force. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature.
Check pressure with steering wheel fully turned to left and right positions with engine idling at 1,000 rpm. I If pressure increases above maximum operating pressure, check power steering pump flow control valve. If power steering pressure is below the maximum operating pressure, slowly close shut-off valve and check pressure again.
If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. I When installing steering column, fingertighten all lower bracket and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely.
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