Steering

All Visual Identification

• Power Steering Gear Disassembled View
• Power Steering Pump Disassembled View

Diagnostic Procedures

• Excessive Wheel Kickback or Loose Steering
• Growl Noise in Steering Pump
• Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel
• Objectionable Hiss in the Power Steering System
• Poor Return of Steering Wheel
• Power Steering System Test
• Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear
• Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
• Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
• Vehicle Leads to One Side or the Other

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal and Bearing Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Stub Shaft Seal and Bearing Replacement

General Diagnostic Information

• External Leakage Check
• Locating Fluid Leaks
• Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks
• Power Steering System Inspection

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement
• Power Steering System Bleeding
• Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Replacement
• Steering Gear Replacement