SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 or pump, or air from
installation. Refer to SECTION 8A for
bleeding procedure.
Air in system
Refer to SECTION 8A for bleeding
procedure.
Leaking hoses
Cable or helm partially frozen from rust or
corrosion; cable over-lubricated; improper
cable installation
Steering cables and/or steering helm
Refer to appropriate Sterndrive Service
Manual
Binding in sterndrive unit
Restriction in hydraulic hoses
Causes loss of pressure
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
90-861329--1
MARCH 1999
Page 1C-33
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