For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: The Power Steering System Test Procedure will perform the following functions:

• | Test the operation of the hydraulic power steering system.

• | Test the operation of the power steering pump and power steering gear.

• | Identify restrictions in the system.

1 | Inspect the power steering fluid for the following indications of contamination:

• | Milky fluid--Water

• | Brown fluid--Burnt

• | Debris in fluid--Plastic or dirt

Is the fluid free of contamination?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

2 | Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing Did you complete the procedure? | Go to Step 3 | --
3 | Important: In order to accurately diagnose the system, the malfunction must be present during the test procedure. Attempt to duplicate the condition. Is the condition present? | Go to Step 1 | System OK