For 1990-2009 cars

Leaks from the power steering gear and the power steering pump may cause the following conditions:

• | Fluid leakage on the garage floor

• | Visible fluid leaks on the steering gear or pump

• | Growling noise, especially when parking or when the engine is cold

• | The loss of power steering when parking

• | Heavy steering effort

Perform the following actions in order to diagnose leaks from the power steering gear and the power steering pump:

• | With the engine off, wipe dry the complete power steering system.

• | Inspect the components for damage.

• | Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

• | Inspect for bubbles in the fluid.

• | Inspect the hoses and the pipes for loose fittings. Reset the fittings to the proper tightening specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

• | Inspect for an external leak in the power steering system. Refer to External Leakage Check .

• | Test for an internal leak in the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Test .