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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Low Oil Pressure Due to Steering Pump

Problem

Action

The pressure plate is not flat against the cam ring.
  1. Replace the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing .

The cam ring is extremely worn.
  1. Replace the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing .

The pressure plate, thrust plate, or rotor is scored.
  1. Replace the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing .

The vanes are sticking in the rotor slots.
  1. Replace the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing .

The vanes are not installed properly.
  1. Replace the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing .

There is air in the power steering fluid.
  1. Locate and repair the leak. Refer to External Leakage Check .
  2. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .

The power steering fluid level is low.

Check and add power steering fluid, if necessary. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

The pump belt is slipping.

Inspect the drive belt for wear. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical.

The hoses or steering gear is damaged.
    • Inspect the power steering hoses and replace, if necessary. Refer to Power Steering Hoses Replacement .
    • Inspect the power steering gear for damage and replace, if necessary. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .