Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 688

IO
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POWER STEERING
Problem
Steering wheel
movement is
"heavy"
Poor steering
wheel return
Required stserlng
effort IS uneven
Steering wheel
pulls to
one
side
Fluld leakage
kbnormal noise Loose oil pump
Possible Cause
Loose or damaged belt
Low fluid level, or air in fluid
Crimped pipe or hose, or twiseted hosa
Insufficient tire pressure
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Linkage ball-joint does not operate smoothly
Steering shaft is contacting something
Incorrect tire pressure
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Linkage ball-joint does not operate smoothly
Steering shaft is over tight or restricted or bent
Loose belt
Steering shaft is restricted; loose installation bolt(s)
Steering linkage does not operate smoothly
Malfunction of steerino clear
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper preload adjustment, or wear of wheel bearing
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Malfunction of steering gear
Problem at hose couolina
Damaged or clogged ho&
Damaged oil tank
Malfunction of oil pump
Malfunction of aear box
Loose steering gear
Loose oil Dumo bracket
Loose oil burn; pulley bolt
Belt either loose or too tight
Air intake
Maifunotion inside steering gear
Malfunction of oil pump
Obstruction near steering column or pressure hose
Play or looseness of steering linkage
Remedy
Adjust or replace
Supply fluid, or
bleed air
Rf&Xe
Adjust
Adjust
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
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10-12
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IO-17
Adjust or replace
Repair or replace
Tighten, adjust, or
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