Suzuki Jimny Service Manual page 135

3B1-4 POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM (If equipped)
Condition
Abnormal noise
(See NOTE "D".)
NOTE:
• "C" : Turn steering wheel 90° at 35 km/h (22 mile/h) and let it free. If it returns more than 60° then, it
is normal.
• "D" : Some hissing noise may be heard through steering column when turning steering wheel with
vehicle halted. It is from operation of the valve in the gear box and indicates nothing abnormal.
Possible Cause
Air drawn in due to insufficient fluid
Air drawn in through pipe or hose joints
Belt slipping (loose)
Worn belt
Loose steering linkage
Loose gear box fixing bolt
Loose pitman arm
Pipes or hoses in contact with chassis
Defective pump vane
Malfunction of flow control valve
Defective pump shaft bearing
Correction
Replenish fluid.
Retighten or replace.
Adjust.
Replace.
Retighten.
Retighten.
Retighten.
Correct.
Replace pump assembly.
Replace gear box assembly.
Replace pump assembly.