Hard Steering


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Hard Steering
Noises
Binding or Seizing
Oil Forced from Reservoir
Excessive Heat
Lost Motion at Steering Wheel
Shimmy
No Wheel Recovery
Darting or Wandering


The following are possible causes of hard steering:

WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Loose belts

WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Faulty power steering pump

WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Steering out of alignment WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Air in Hydraulic system
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Components of steering
     system binding
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Low pump output or leaks
     in system
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Obstruction in lines WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Improper pump application
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Low tire pressure WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Front axle overloaded
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Oversize tires WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Control Valve malfunction
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Internal leakage in steering
     gear
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Low hydraulic fluid
WB01342_.GIF (412 bytes)  Restriction in pump flow

If you need further technical assistance please call PSS at
1-800-235-3076.

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Power Steering Specialists, Inc.
690 Green Crest Drive, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone:800-235-3076 Fax:614-882-7312
Last revised: September 07, 2005