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For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The control valve is stuck or inoperative.

  1. Clean the control valve. Refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  2. Replace the control valve, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle .

The pump ring is worn.

  1. Inspect the pump ring. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Replace the pump ring, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The pressure plate is scored.

  1. Inspect the pressure plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Replace the pressure plate, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The thrust plate is scored.

  1. Inspect the thrust plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Replace the thrust plate, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The rotor is scored.

  1. Inspect the rotor. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Replace the rotor, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The pressure plate is broken.

  1. Clean the pressure plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Inspect the pressure plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  3. Replace the pressure plate, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The thrust plate is broken.

  1. Clean the thrust plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Inspect the thrust plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  3. Replace the thrust plate, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The vanes are sticking in the rotor slots.

  1. Clean the vanes. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Inspect the vanes. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  3. Replace the vanes, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Pump Replacement .