Inspecting Your Power Steering Gear

*EASY*

Inspect the power steering gear occasionally as follows:

  1. Park the vehicle on level ground with the engine OFF, the parking brake engaged, and the transmission in PARK (for automatic) or REVERSE (for manual).
  2. Crawl underneath the car and identify the power steering gear housing. Visually inspect the exterior for leaks. A power steering gear housing will be sealed and contain power steering fluid.
  3. Have any leaks repaired immediately.

Because of the special tools and skill required to repair the power steering gear, any such procedure should always be performed by a professional automotive technician.


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