STEERING SYSTEM STEERING SYSTEM WARNING! wheels out of alignment Power Steering Do not operate the vehicle if the steering system is not working prop- erly. You could lose control of your vehicle if the steering system is not in good working condition, which could result in a serious accident. For driving safety, visually check the steering gear and components. Frequent checks are important for driving safety, especially after trav- eling over rough roads. Failure to comply may result in death, per- sonal injury, equipment or property damage. wheel bearings improperly adjusted Oil (under low pressure) provides the power to operate the steering gear.
It also serves to lubricate moving parts and remove heat. A loss of steering efficiency will occur if too much heat builds up in the system. If you cannot correct the problem, check with an authorized dealer. Your vehicle is equipped with integral power steering. The system includes an engine-driven fluid pump, a fluid reservoir, the steering gear, and connecting hoses. Because of the hydraulic power assist, little effort is required to turn the steering wheel. When no input is applied through the steering wheel, the steering gear will return to the neutral position.
If, for any reason, the power assist system goes out, steering the vehicle is still possible, yet it will require much greater effort. 5 If the steering feels unbalanced from side-to-side while turning, check for the following possible causes: unequal tire pressures vehicle overloaded or unevenly distributed load Visually check the following parts: Crosstube: Is it straight? 5-136 Y53-6077-1B1 (03/17)