Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1356

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
CONDITION
LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH: NO
VISIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK ON
THE STEERING GEAR, POWER
STEERING PUMP, FLOOR OR
ANYWHERE ELSE.
LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH:
VISIBLE LEAK ON STEERING
GEAR, POWER STEERING
PUMP, FLOOR OR ANYWHERE
ELSE.
FOAMY OR MILKY POWER STEERING FLUID
CONDITION
AERATION AND OVERFLOW OF
FLUID.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Overfilled power steering pump
fluid reservoir.
2. Power steering hose connections
at the power steering pump or
steering gear.
3. Power steering pump or power
steering gear leaking.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Air leaks.
2. Low fluid level.
3. Cracked power steering pump
housing.
4. Water contamination.
STEERING
CORRECTION
1. Adjust the power steering fluid fill
to the correct level.
2. Check for loose fittings and if
found, tighten the fitting to its
specified torque. If fittings are tight
examine the fittings for damaged or
missing O-ring seals and replace as
required.
3. Identify the location of the leak
and repair or replace the component
as required. Refer to Power Steering
Pump and/or Power Steering Gear in
this group of the service manual for
required procedures.
CORRECTION
1. Check for an air leak into the
power steering system as described
under Sucking Air Diagnosis and
correct condition.
2. Extremely cold temperatures may
cause power steering fluid aeration if
the power steering fluid is low. Add
power steering fluid as required to
bring level up to specification.
3. Remove power steering pump
from vehicle and inspect the power
steering pump housing for cracks. If
a defect in the housing is found,
replace the power steering pump.
4. Drain the power steering fluid
from the system if there is evidence
of contamination. Then refill the
system with fresh clean power
steering fluid.
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