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Test A: Steering Has Lack of Assist or Inconsistent Assist

Test A: Steering Has Lack of Assist or Inconsistent Assist

NOTE: 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.

Possible Causes
- Steering gear
- Power steering pump
- Power steering hoses

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