TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
Power Steering
Hard Steering - Helm And Cable
Cause
Special Instructions
Damaged steering cable.
Replace cable. (Refer to SECTION 2)
Steering cable too short (sharp bends)
or too long (loops and long bends).
Select and install proper length cable.
(Refer to SECTION 2A)
Steering cable corroded or not
lubricated.
Lubricate or replace the cable.
Replace cable.
Over-lubed cable.
RideGuide rack or rotary head not
lubricated.
Disassemble and lubricate.
Hard Steering (Engine Running) - Power Steering System
Cause
Special Instructions
Low power steering pump fluid level.
Check fluid level. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Adjust belt tension. (Refer to SECTION
6A)
Loose power steering pump drive belt.
Air in system.
Cycle to remove air. (Refer to SECTION
6A)
Locate and correct source of leak.
(Refer to SECTION 6A)
Fluid leak.
If the above 4 steps do not solve the
problem, test the power steering
system.
Test power steering system. (Refer to
SECTION 6A)
Power Steering System External Fluid Leaks
Cause
Special Instructions
Pump reservoir leaking at fill cap
(reservoir too full).
Remove fluid to bring to proper level.
Locate source of air or water and
Pump reservoir leaking at fill cap (air
or water in fluid).
correct. Air may enter because of low
reservoir fluid level or internal pump
leak. Test pump. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Loose hose connections.
Damaged hose.
Tighten hose connections.
Replace hose.
Bad cylinder piston rod seal.
Damaged or worn control valve seals.
Replace cylinder.
Replace cylinder.
Bad power steering pump seals and
O-rings.
Repair pump. (Refer to SECTION 6A)
Replace part(s).
Cracked or porous metal parts.
INDEX
Page 1C-10
90-863160 MAY 2000
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Marine readers have rated Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Outdrives Sterndrives Marine Engines Service Manual Number 28 3.0 out of 3.0 based on 1 product reviews. I could not find any mention of the seawater pump assembly.
Maybe I have the wrong unit