INSPECT/REPLACE POWER

STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING SYSTEMS:
It uses intermediate electric or hydraulic devices to reduce the effort necessary
to steer the front wheels of the vehicle side to side. It multiplies the force applied
by the driver through the steering wheel to achieve a smooth and quick
directional change of the vehicle.
HYDRAULIC Two basic principles are used in all hydraulic power
PRINCIPLES USED steering systems:
IN POWER • (1)Liquids can be compressed very little
STEERING
• (2)Pressure applied to a liquid makes it act equally in
Note: Oil is the liquid used in
hydraulic power steering systems.
all directions, so liquids can be used to transmit a
force.
BASIC POWER
STEERING • hydraulic power steering (HPS),
SYSTEMS • electric power hydraulic steering (EPHS),
The primary purpose of a
hydraulic power steering • fully electric power steering (EPS)
system is to provide power
assistance for the driver.
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RACK-AND-PINION TYPE
Uses a gear-set to convert the circular
motion of the steering wheel into the linear
motion required to turn the wheels.
FLUID LEVEL
• The fluid is checked at the pump reservoir with a dipstick attached to the reservoir cap.
However, it is not simply a matter of pulling the cap and reading the dipstick, so follow
the manufacturer's procedure.
FLUID LEAKS
• If you have a power steering leak, you • Fluid leakage will not only cause
may not be able to turn the car with the abnormal noises, but may result in
force needed. This can lead to unsafe unequal and abnormal steering efforts
driving situations and, worse,
preventable crashes.
POWER STEERING HOSES
• The primary purpose of power steering hoses is to transmit power (fluid under pressure)
from the pump, to the steering gearbox, and to return the fluid ultimately to the pump
reservoir.
 Tips & Warnings:
• Check the fluid level and the power steering belt if
you hear a squeal when you turn the wheel all the way
HOW TO CHECK to one side.
POWER STEERING
• Take the car into a mechanic if the steering is stiff.
FLUID
• Power steering fluid does not get "used up" - other
than a leak, there's no reason that the fluid should be
low. Fill the reservoir to the proper level and check
frequently if you find it low. If it continues to be low,
check for leaks and go see your mechanic.
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STEP 1:
FIND THE HOOD RELEASE,
USUALLY LOCATED BENEATH THE
DASH. PULL.
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STEP 2:
WALK AROUND THE FRONT OF THE CAR. FIND
THE HOOD LATCH. THE HOOD LATCH IS
USUALLY LOCATED AT THE FRONT EDGE OF
THE HOOD. DEPRESS THE LATCH. WHILE
DEPRESSING THE LATCH, LIFT AND OPEN THE
HOOD.
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STEP 3:
LOCATE THE BELTS. THE POWER STEERING
PUMP IS DRIVEN BY A PULLEY AND A BELT
AND HAS A CLEAR PLASTIC OR METAL
(USUALLY ROUND) RESERVOIR ON TOP IF IT
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STEP 4:
CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL EITHER BY
LOOKING AT THE SIDE OF THE
RESERVOIR (IF YOU HAVE THE
CLEAR PLASTIC TYPE) OR BY
UNSCREWING THE CAP (FOR THE
METAL TYPE).
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STEP 5:
ADD FLUID IF NECESSARY. USE ONLY
THE PROPER TYPE OF POWER
STEERING FLUID FOR YOUR CAR
VIDEO PRESENTATION FOR A BETTER
VISUALIZATION OF THE PROCESS