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Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel for Chevrolet Chevy P12 Chassis 1999

Problem

Action

The power steering fluid is low.

Add the adequate amount of power steering fluid. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .

There is a high degree of internal leakage (in the power steering pump or the power steering gear).

Refer to Power Steering System Test Procedure .