Steering

All Description and Operation

• Power Steering Gear Description
• Power Steering Pump Description
• Power Steering System Description and Operation

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid

Diagnostic Procedures

• Erratic Steering When Braking
• Foaming, Milky-Appearing Power Steering Fluid
• Growl Noise in Steering Pump
• Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel
• Low Oil Pressure Due to Steering Pump
• Objectionable Hiss in the Power Steering System
• Poor Return of Steering Wheel
• Power Steering System Test
• Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
• Steering Wheel Kickback
• Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
• Too Much Play in Steering
• Wander or Poor Steering Stability

General Diagnostic Information

• External Leakage Check
• Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• Fluid Specifications
• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
• Power Steering Fluid Flow Control Valve Actuator Replacement - On Vehicle
• Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Replacement
• Power Steering System Bleeding
• Power Steering System Flushing
• Steering Gear Replacement