Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions. Chevrolet PJJ 2000

For 1990-2009 cars

Condition | Action
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The power steering fluid is low. | Fill the power steering system. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.

The power steering pump pressure is too low.

• | Inspect the pump pressure. Refer to Power Steering System Test Procedure.

• | Repair the pump, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.

The steering gear is binding. | Repair or replace the power steering gear as necessary. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement.
The steering intermediate shaft is not installed properly. | Repair or replace the intermediate shaft seal as necessary. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
The steering intermediate shaft bolt torque is too high. | Install the steering intermediate shaft bolt to specification. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
The power steering pump or the power steering gear has an internal leak. | Replace the appropriate component as necessary. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Power Steering Gear Replacement.