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Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel for Cadillac DeVille 2000

Condition

Causes

The steering gear valve spool is sticking or damaged.

Replace the steering gear.

Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Insufficient pump pressure.

Replace the pump.

Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

The fluid level is low.

Check the fluid level.

Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .