For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System
2 | Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect the power steering system hose clamps and fittings. Is the power steering system leaking at the hose clamps or the fittings? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the power steering pipes and hoses. Is the power steering system leaking from the pipes or the hoses? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the power steering fluid reservoir for leaks. Is the reservoir leaking? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the power steering pump for leaks. Is the power steering pump leaking? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8
8 | Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Replace the hose clamps, if necessary. Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | --
9 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the following procedures:

• | Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement

• | Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement

• | Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe Replacement

• | Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

• | Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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10 | Replace the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | --
11 | Overhaul or replace the power steering pump as necessary. Refer to the following procedures:

1. Power Steering Pump Replacement
2. Power Steering Pump Disassemble
3. Power Steering Pump Assemble

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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12 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | --
13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3