Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1249

1 9 - 6 STEERING
P O W E R S T E E R I N G SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
BINDS STICKS SEIZED
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
CATCHES, STICKS IN
CERTAIN POSITIONS OR
DIFFICULT TO TURN
1. Low fluid level.
2. Tires not properly inflated.
3. Lack of lube in ball joints.
4. Lack of lube in outer tie rod ends.
5. Loose pump belt.
6. Faulty pump flow control (Verify
cause using Pump Test
Procedure).
7. Excessive friction in steering
column or intermediate shaft.
8. Steering column coupling binding.
9. Binding upper strut bearing.
10. Excessive friction in steering gear.
1. Fill to proper level and perform leakage
diagnosis.
2. Inflate tires to proper pressure.
3. Lubricate where possible.
4. Lubricate where possible.
5. Tighten or replace belt.
6. Replace pump.
7. Correct condition. (See Steering
Column Service Procedure.)
8. Realign as necessary.
9. Correct binding condition.
10. Replace steering gear.
SHAKE SHUDDER VIBRATION
CONDITION
P O S S I B L E C A U S E S
CORRECTION!
VIBRATION OF THE S T E E R ­
ING WHEEL AND/OR DASH
DURING DRY PARK OR
LOW SPEED STEERING
MANEUVERS
1. Air in the power steering system.
2. Tires not properly inflated.
3. Excessive engine vibration.
4. Loose tie rod end.
5. Overcharged air conditioning
system.
1. Steering shudder can be expected in
new vehicles and vehicles with recent
steering system repairs. Shudder should
improve after the vehicle has been driven
several weeks.
2. Inflate tires to proper pressure.
3. Make sure that engine is running
properly.
4. Check inner and outer tie rod and jam
nut for excessive free play.
5. Check air conditioning pump head
pressure. (See Air Conditioning
Refrigerant System Diagnosis).
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