GENERAL Master Troubleshooting
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
Symptom
Probable cause
Reference page or remedy
Excessive
Oil leak
Repair as necessary.
stem seal worn or damaged.
Repair as necessary.
Valve stem worn.
Repair as necessary.
Piston ring worn or damaged.
Repair as necessary.
POOR FUEL MILEAGE
Symptom
Poor fuel
Probable cause
Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged.
Ignition system problems.
Fuel injection system problems.
Compression too low.
Tires improperly inflated.
Clutch slips.
Brakes drag.
Reference page or remedy
Repair as necessary.
16-32
13-8, 119, 205
1
31-3
21-4
3
NOISE
Symptom
Noise
Probable cause
Loose bolts and nuts.
Engine noise
Reference page or remedy
Retighten as necessary.
Repair as necessary.
HARD STEERING
Symptom
Hard steering
Probable cause
Reference page or remedy
Loose power steering oil pump belt
Low fluid level
Replenish
Air in power steering system
Low tire pressure
31-3
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball
joint
Excessively tightened of steering gear box
rack support cover
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ball
joint
Malfunctioning electronic controlled power
steering system
Sticky flow control valve
Bent rack in steering gear box
TSB Revision
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