Without Progressive Power Steering (PPS)

Hard Steering
1. Improperly inflated tires.
2. Insufficient front end lubrication.
3. Excessive caster.
4. Worn steering system joints.
5. Worn lower arm ball joints.
6. Steering column binding.
7. Steering gear out of adjustment or faulty.
8. Improperly adjusted power steering belt.
9. Low reservoir fluid level.
10. Faulty power steering unit.

Poor Return
1. Improperly inflated tires.
2. Insufficient front end lubrication.
3. Incorrect wheel alignment.
4. Steering column binding.
5. Steering gear out of adjustment or faulty.

Excessive Play
1. Worn front wheel bearing.
2. Worn main shaft yoke or intermediate shaft yoke.
3. Worn lower ball joints.
4. Worn steering system joints.
5. Steering gear out of adjustment or faulty.

Abnormal Noise
1. Loose steering linkage.
2. Worn steering system joints.
3. Steering gear out of adjustment or faulty.

Fig. 2 PPS Troubleshooting (Part 1 Of 3).:

Fig. 2 PPS Troubleshooting (Part 2 Of 3).:

Fig. 2 PPS Troubleshooting (Part 3 Of 3).:

Progressive Power Steering System
Refer to Fig. 2, for troubleshooting procedures.