Power Steering
Poor, Erratic, or No Assist
Cause
Special Information
Drive belt
Worn, broken or out of adjustment
Low fluid level
Air leak in lines, pump, or air from installation.
Refer to Section 9A for bleeding procedure.
Air in system
Leaking hoses
Refer to Section 10A for bleeding procedure.
Cable or helm partially frozen from rust or
corrosion; cable over-lubricated; improper cable
installation.
Steering cables and/or steering helm
Binding in stern drive unit
Refer to appropriate Stern Drive Service Manual
Causes a loss of pressure
Restriction in hydraulic hoses
Control valve not positioned properly, not
balanced properly, or the mounting nut is loose
Mounting bracket adjusting screw loose or
mounting tube is loose
Faulty pump
Flow control valve may be sticking
Causes loss of pressure
Worn piston ring or scored housing bore in cylinder.
Leaking valve body or loose fitting spool
Index
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| Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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