Problem | Action |
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DEFINITION: Excessive pedal pressure required to stop (Hard Pedal) | |
The power steering pump is loose or broken. | Tighten the belt and the mounting hardware. Replace the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement . |
The brake power steering pump output pressure is low. | Install the gauge in the inlet line to the booster. The gauge should read at least 4137 kPa (600 psi) before the pedal becomes hard to push. |
The drive belt on the power steering pump is loose. | Tighten the belt. Refer to Power Steering System in Power Steering. |
The fluid level in the power steering pump is low. | Fill the power steering pump to the proper level with power steering fluid. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding . |
Air is present in the fluid. | Locate the air leak and correct the leak. Bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding . |
An internal booster or power steering pump problem exists. |
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