User's Manual

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

5. Power steering A. Faulty operation of A. Check pump to performance

operates normally pressure pump. specification. Overhaul

but is intermittently by authorized workshop

hard. if required.

B. Low oil level. B. Check oil level.

C. Dirty oil. C. Change oil.

6. Oil leaks. A. Faulty or incorrectly A. Clean and dry the outside

installed seal rings. of the power steering

body and take the vehicle

out on test to locate the

leak.

B. Hose or hose connections. B. Tighten or replace.

7. Power steering stiff A. Faulty operation of A. Check pump to performance

when turning steering hydraulic pump. specifications. Overhaul

wheel quickly. by authorized workshop.

B. Restricted hose. B. Replace incorrect or

unserviceable hoses.

C. Incorrect hose size. C. Replace incorrect or

unserviceable hoses.

8. Power steering does A. Front axle assembly. A. Lubricate front axle

not return correctly. assembly. Check for

damaged or worn parts.

B. Lower steering gear parts B. Replace the ball screw

deformed as a result of assembly.

accident or breakdown in

the rotary valve unit.

C. Low tire pressure. C. Inflate tires to correct

pressure.

D. Bind in intermediate shafts. D. Determine cause and correct.

9. Power steering A. Unsuitable oil. A. Drain oil and fill up with

operates but with recommended grade.

noise turbulence

or vibration.

B. Dirt inside the B. Overhaul by authorized

pressure pump. workshop.

C. Oil reservoir filter C. Replace filter.

blocked.

D. Piping contacting part D. Space pipe from bodywork.

of the bodywork, causing If not possible, insulate

vibrations (particularly with a rubber spacer.

the pressure feed pipe).

E. Reservoir oil level low. E. Fill up to level and

check installation.