Steering System: General: Troubleshooting

NOTE: A slight "grinding noise" may be heard immediately after the engine is started in extremely cold weather conditions (below -20°C). This is due to power steering fluid characteristics in extreme cold conditions and is not an indication of a malfunction.

Fig 1: Symptoms (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Symptoms (2 Of 2)

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