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Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning for Chevrolet Trans Sport (Export) 2000

Condition

Action

The power steering fluid level is low.

Fill the power steering system.

Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

The steering gear valve is sticking.

  1. Drain the power steering system. Refer to Draining the Power Steering System .
  2. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
  3. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .

Repair or replace the power steering gear if the symptoms persist. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

The power steering pump pressure is low.

Repair or replace the power steering pump.

Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .