Service manual

TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
Page 1C-10 90-863160 MAY 2000
Power Steering
Hard Steering - Helm And Cable
Cause Special Instructions
Damaged steering cable. Replace cable. (Refer to SECTION 2)
Steering cable too short (sharp bends)
or too long (loops and long bends).
Select and install proper length cable.
(Refer to SECTION 2A)
Steering cable corroded or not
lubricated.
Lubricate or replace the cable.
Over-lubed cable. Replace cable.
RideGuide rack or rotary head not
lubricated.
Disassemble and lubricate.
Hard Steering (Engine Running) - Power Steering System
Cause Special Instructions
Low power steering pump fluid level. Check fluid level. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Loose power steering pump drive belt.
Adjust belt tension. (Refer to SECTION
6A)
Air in system.
Cycle to remove air. (Refer to SECTION
6A)
Fluid leak.
Locate and correct source of leak.
(Refer to SECTION 6A)
If the above 4 steps do not solve the
problem, test the power steering
system.
Test power steering system. (Refer to
SECTION 6A)
Power Steering System External Fluid Leaks
Cause Special Instructions
Pump reservoir leaking at fill cap
(reservoir too full).
Remove fluid to bring to proper level.
Pump reservoir leaking at fill cap (air
or water in fluid).
Locate source of air or water and
correct. Air may enter because of low
reservoir fluid level or internal pump
leak. Test pump. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Loose hose connections. Tighten hose connections.
Damaged hose. Replace hose.
Bad cylinder piston rod seal. Replace cylinder.
Damaged or worn control valve seals. Replace cylinder.
Bad power steering pump seals and
O-rings.
Repair pump. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Cracked or porous metal parts. Replace part(s).
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