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Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools
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COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
Fig. 2: Identifying Steering Components
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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
Find the symptom in the chart below, and do the related procedures in the order listed until you find the cause.
Fig. 3: Symptom Troubleshooting Index (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 4: Symptom Troubleshooting Index (2 Of 2)
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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
HARD STEERING
1. Check the power assist (see STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK ).
Is the power assist more than 29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lbf)?
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YES -Go to step 2.
NO -Power assist is OK.
2. Measure steady-state fluid pressure from the pump at idle with T/N 07406-0010001 (see PUMP
PRESSURE TEST WITH T/N 07406-0010001 ), with T/N 07406-001000A (see PUMP PRESSURE
TEST WITH T/N 07406-001000A ).
Is the pressure 1,500 kPa (15 kgf/cm2 , 213 psi) or less?
YES -Go to step 3.
NO -Go to step 7.
3. Measure the pump relief pressure at idle with T/N 07406-0010001 (see PUMP PRESSURE TEST
WITH T/N 07406-0010001 ), with T/N 07406-001000A (see PUMP PRESSURE TEST WITH T/N
07406-001000A ).
Is the pressure 7,200- 7,800 kPa (73- 80 kgf/cm2 , 1,040- 1,140 psi) or less?
YES -Go to step 4.
NO -Go to step 8.
4. With a spring scale,measure