Did you review the Power Steering System General Description?

Go to Step 2

Go to Power Steering System Description and Operation

Inspect the power steering system for the following:

Is the power steering system leaking?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 13

Inspect the power steering system fittings.

Are the fittings leaking?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

Inspect the power steering hoses.

Are the hoses leaking?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

Inspect the following power steering pump components for leaks:

Is the power steering pump components leaking?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

Inspect the following power steering gear components for leaks:

Is the power steering gear components leaking?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

Inspect the hydraulic brake booster assembly for leaks. Refer to Hydraulic Brake Booster Leak Inspection .

Is the hydraulic brake booster assembly leaking?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

Important: If fitting is still to leaking after tightening, inspect for damage to the fitting and seals. Replace the damaged component as necessary.

Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

--

Replace the leaking power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

--

Replace the leaking power steering pump component. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

--

Replace the leaking power steering gear component. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

--

Replace the hydraulic brake booster assembly. Refer to Power Brake Booster Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

--

Start the vehicle and rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop and verify the system is not leaking.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2