S T E E R IN G
9 -8 7
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Pump growl
Note: Most noticeable at full
wheel travel and stand still parking
Scored pump pressure plates, thrust
plate or rotor.
Extreme wear of pump cam ring.
Replace affected parts, flush system.
Replace affected parts.
Swish in pump
Defective pump flow control valve
Replace valve
Whine in pump
Pump shaft bearing scored.
Replace housing and shaft, flush system
Squawk in gear (not belt)
Dampener “0 ” ring on valve spool cut
Replace “0 ” ring.
SYSTEM OPERATION
Excessive wheel kick-back or loose
steering.
Backlash in steering linkage.
Adjust parts affected or replace worn
parts.
Air in system.
Add oil to pump reservoir and bleed by
operating steering. Check all connections.
Excessive “over-center” lash.
Adjust to specification.
Loose thrust bearing preload adjust
ment.
Adjust to specification.
Worn poppet valve (Gear)
Replace poppet valve.
Steering gear loose on frame.
Tighten attaching bolts to 70 foot
pounds.
Steering gear flexible coupling too
loose on shaft or rubber disc mounting
screws loose.
Tighten flange pinch bolts to 30 foot
pounds, if serrations are not damaged.
Tighten upper flange to coupling nuts
to 20 foot-pounds.
Steering linkage ball studs worn
enough to be loose.
Replace loose components.
Front wheel bearings incorrectly ad
justed or worn.
Adjust bearings or replace with new
parts as necessary.
Poor return of steering.
Tires under-inflated.
Inflate to specified pressure.
Lower coupling flange rubbing against
steering gear adjuster plug.
Loosen pinch bolt and assemble prop
erly.
Steering wheel rubbing against direc
tional signal housing.
Adjust steering jacket.
Tight or frozen steering shaft bearings. Replace bearings.
Steering linkage or ball joints binding. Replace affected parts.
Steering gear to column misalignment.
Align steering column.
Tie rod pivots not centralized.
Adjust tie rod ends as required to
center pivots.
Lack of lubricant in suspension ball
joints and steering linkage '
Lubricate and relubricate at proper
intervals
Fig. 127—Power Steering System Diagnosis
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
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