sea ls Replace Steering wheel does not return properly Excessive turning resistance of tierod end Replace Yoke plug excessively tight Adjust Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly Replace Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or Retighten Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet Correct or replace Distorted rack Replace Damaged pinion bearing Replace Twisted or damaged hoses Reposition or replace Damaged oil pressure control valve Replace Damaged oil pump input shaft bearing Replace Noise Hissing Noise in Steering Gear There is some noise with all power steering systems. One of the mon is a hissing sound when the steering wheel is turned and the car is not moving. This noise will be most evident when turning the wheel while the brakes are being applied. There is no relationship between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the valve unless the "hissing" noise es extreme. A replaced valve will also make a slight noise, and is not always a solution for the condition. Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion Interference with hoses from vehicle body Reposition Loose gear box bracket Retighten Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint Retighten Worn tie rod and/or ball joint Replace Noise in the oil pump Low fluid level Replenish Air in the fluid Bleed air Loose pump mounting bolts Retighten Stee ring System > General Information > Repair procedures Ad justment Ste ering Wheel Play Inspection 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. 2. Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels. Standard value: 30mm (.) or less 3. If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages. Ch ecking stationary steering effort 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. 2. Start the engine and