Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1275

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Power Steering
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont'd)
9. Disassemble the pump (see page 17-17).
10. Check the flow control valve for smooth movement
and leaks (see step 11 on page 17-18).
Is the f low control valve OK ?
YES − Faulty pump assembly. Replace the pump
assembly (see page 17-16).
NO − Faulty flow control valve. Replace the flow
control valve (see page 17-17).
11. Check the cylinder lines for deformation (see page
17-15).
Are any of the line( s) def ormed?
YES − Replace the deformed line(s).
−
NO Go to step 12.
12. Check for a bent rack shaft or misadjusted rack
guide (too tight).
Is the rack shaf t bent or the rack guide adjusted
too tight?
YES − Replace the rack shaft, or readjust the rack
guide preload.
NO − Faulty valve body unit. Replace the valve
body unit.
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