GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Pontiac
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1998
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Grand Am
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Steering
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Power Steering System
🢒 Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
Condition
Causes
Steering Wheel Surges or Jerks
•
The hydraulic system is faulty. Perform the pressure test with the
J 5176-D
or the
J 25323-B
. Refer to
Power Steering System Test
.
•
The steering gear valve and pinion is sticking.
•
The steering gear valve and pinion is plugged.
•
The power steering belt is loose.
•
The power steering fluid is contaminated.
•
Air is in the power steering system.