Service manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
90-861329--1 MARCH 1999 Page 1C-33
Power Steering
Poor, Erratic or No Assist
Cause Special Information
Drive belt Worn, broken or out of adjustment
Low fluid level
Air in system
Air leak in lines or pump, or air from
installation. Refer to SECTION 8A for
bleeding procedure.
Leaking hoses
Refer to SECTION 8A for bleeding
procedure.
Steering cables and/or steering helm
Cable or helm partially frozen from rust or
corrosion; cable over-lubricated; improper
cable installation
Binding in sterndrive unit
Refer to appropriate Sterndrive Service
Manual
Restriction in hydraulic hoses Causes loss of pressure
Control valve not positioned properly, not
balanced properly, or the mounting nut is
loose
Mounting bracket adjusting screw loose or
mounting tube is loose
Faulty pump Flow control valve may be sticking
Worn piston ring or scored housing bore in
cylinder
Causes loss of pressure
Leaking valve body or loose fitting spool
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