9 - 9 0 S T E E R IN G
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Low oil pressure due to steering
pump:
(See pump pressure test.)
Loose belt.
Low oil level.
Air in the oil.
Adjust tension to specification.
Fill reservoir to proper level.
Locate source of leak and correct.
Bleed system.
Defective hoses or steering gear.
Correct as necessary.
Flow control valve stuck or inopera
tive.
Remove burrs or dirt or replace.
Loose screw in end of flow control
valve.
Tighten.
Cracked or broken thrust or pressure
plate.
Replace part.
Note: Steering system external leakage ,
Pressure plate not flat against cam
ring.
Extreme wear of cam ring.
Replace pressure plate.
Replace parts, flush system
Scored pressure plate, thrust plate or
rotor.
Replace parts. (If rotor, replace with
rotating group kit), flush system
Vanes not installed properly.
Install properly. Radius edge to outside.
Vanes sticking in rotor slots.
Free-up by removing burrs, varnish or
dirt.
Foaming milky power steering
fluid, low level and possible
low pressure.
Air in the fluid, and loss of
fluid due to internal pump
leakage causing overflow.
Check for leak and correct. Bleed
system. Extremely cold temperatures
will cause system aeriation should
the oil level be low. If oil level
is correct and pump still foams,
remove pump from vehicle and
separate reservoir from housing.
Check welsh plug and housing for
cracks. If plug is loose or housing
is cracked, replace housing.
Fig. 130—Power Steering System Diagnosis
pressure hose between gauge and pump. Gauge
must be between shut-off valve and pump. Open
shut-off valve.
2. Remove filler cap from pump reservoir and check
fluid level. Fill pump reservoir to full mark on dip
stick. Start engine and, momentarily holding
steering wheel against stop, check connections at
Tool J-5176 for leakage.
3. Bleed system as outlined under Maintenance and
Adjustments.
Fig. 131—Checking Power Steering Pressures
PRESSURE
■ HOSE ■
RETURN
LHOSEH
GAUG E VALVE
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
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