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the power assist system goes out, steering
the vehicle is still possible, yet it will require
much greater effort.
Visually check the following parts:
• Crosstube: Is it straight?
• Draglink tube clamp: Check for
looseness or interference.
• Ball joints and steering U-joints:
Check for looseness.
• Steering wheel for excessive free-
play. Check the simplest probable
causes first: a. unequal tire
pressures b. loose cap nuts c. bent
crosstube d. lack of lubrication.
If these checks do not reveal the problem,
or if you correct them and still have a
steering problem, take your truck to an
authorized dealer for evaluation.
Power Steering Fluid
Have the power steering fluid and filters
changed at an authorized dealer.
CAUTION
When adding fluid, be sure to use fluid
of the same type. While many fluids
have the same description and intend-
ed purpose, they should not be mixed
due to incompatible additives. Mixing
incompatible fluids may lead to equip-
ment damage.
NOTE
Before removing reservoir cover, wipe
outside of cover so that no dirt can fall
into the reservoir.
Check and completely change the fluid
level. Use the following procedure:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground
and turn the engine off.
2. Open hood
3. Open the fill cap to the power
steering reservoir. In addition to the
reservoir itself, the cap has a
dipstick that indicates fluid level
when the fluid is hot and when it is
cold. Each of the conditions have a
MAX and a MIN mark.
• If you check the fluid with the
engine and steering system
COLD, the fluid level should be
at/or above the Minimum
indicator level and should
generally not exceed the middle
point between Maximum and
Minimum level indicators.
• If you check the fluid with the
engine and steering system
WARM, the fluid should NOT
exceed the Maximum level
indicator and should generally
not drop below the middle point
between the Maximum and
Minimum level indicators.
Power Steering Fluid Filter
The power steering system has a filter that
needs to be maintained.
CAUTION
Servicing the power steering system
without bleeding it of trapped air may
cause damage to the power steering
pump.
1. Park the vehicle and turn the
engine off
2. Open the hood and locate the
power steering filter housing
3. Open the housing by taking off the
top of the housing
4. Replace the filter
MAINTENANCE - Steering System
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