Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1252

B R
STEERING 19 - 9
POWER STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
FLUID LEAK
CONDITION
P O S S I B L E C A U S E S CORRECTION
LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH:
• NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF
LEAKS ON THE STEERING
GEAR, PUMP, ON FLOOR,
OR ANYWHERE ELSE
LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH:
• VISIBLE LEAK ON
STEERING GEAR, PUMP,
FLOOR, OR ANYWHERE
ELSE
1. Overfilled reservoir.
2. Hose connections at pump
or gear.
3. Pump or gear leak.
1. Adjust fill level.
2. Check for loose fittings and tighten to
specifications. If fittings are tight,
examine for damaged or missing O-ring
and replace as required.
3. Identify location of leak and repair or
replace as indicated in Power Steering
Pump and/or Gear sections of this
service manual.
FOAMY OR MILKY FLUID
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
AERATION AND OVER­
1. Air leaks. 1. Check for air leak as described under
FLOW OF FLUID
sucking air and correct.
2. Low fluid level. 2. Extremely cold temperatures may
cause system aeration if the oil level is
low. Add fluid as required.
3. Cracked pump housing.
3. Remove pump from vehicle and
separate reservoir from housing. Check
expansion plug and housing for cracks.
Replace pump as required.
4. Water contamination. 4. Drain and refill fluid if there is evidence
of contamination.
9119-7