Test A: Steering Has Lack of Assist or Inconsistent Assist - Vehicles With Vacuum Boost

Pinpoint Test A: Steering Has Lack of Assist or Inconsistent Assist - Vehicles with Vacuum Boost

Normal Operation
Hard steering or lack of assist is experienced when the steering wheel effort exceeds specifications. Hard steering can remain constant through the full turn, occur near the end of a turn or differ right to left. It is important to know the difference between hard steering/lack of assist and poor returnability/sticky steering.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
^ Steering gear
^ Power steering pump
^ Power steering hoses

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A4 (Continued):