Geely CK Series 2007 Workshop Manual page 136

Symptom Table
The table below is helpful to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. Repair or replace these parts or assemblies if necessary.
Symptom
1 ． Tire (improperly inflated)
2 ． Power steering fluid (insufficient)
3 ． Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
4 ． Steering knuckle (worn)
Heavy steering
5 ． Swing arm ball stud pin joint (worn)
6 ． Steering column (bent or binding)
7 ． Power steering pump assembly (Worn)
8 ． Power steering gear assembly (Fault)
1 ． Tire (improperly inflated)
2 ． Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
Poor return
3 ． Steering column (bent or binding)
4 ． Power steering gear assembly (Oil pressure too low)
1 ． Steering knuckle (worn)
2 ． Swing arm ball stud pin joint (worn)
Excessive
3 ． Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (worn)
clearance and
play
4 ． Front wheel bearing (worn)
5 ． Power steering gear assembly (worn)
1 ． Power steering pump fluid level (low)
2 ． Steering system ball joint (worn)
Abnormal noise
3 ． Power steering pump assembly (damaged)
4 ． Power steering gear assembly (damaged)
On-vehicle inspection
1. Check steering wheel free stroke
(1) Stop vehicle and keep the tires straight ahead.
(2) Rotate the steering wheel lightly, check the steering wheel free stroke.
Maximum free stroke: 30mm
Likely Cause
Maximum Free Stroke
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