Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks. Pontiac Sun Runner - 4WD (Canada) 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

• | Inspect the steering gear and the pump for the following conditions:

- | An overfilled reservoir

- | Fluid aeration

- | Fluid overflow

- | Loose fitting pipe/hose connections

• | Perform the following procedure when the vehicle requires service:

- | Clean the leakage area upon disassembly.

- | Replace the leaking seal.

- | Inspect the component sealing surfaces for damage.

- | Reset the bolt torque to specifications where required. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

• | The following comments may be reported about the power steering system:

- | There is fluid leakage on the garage floor.

- | There are fluid leaks visible on the steering gear or the pump.

- | There is a growling noise coming from the steering gear or the pump. The noise is especially noticeable when parking the vehicle or when the engine is cold.

- | There is a loss of power steering when parking the vehicle.

- | There is a heavy steering effort.

• | Inspect for an external leak in the power steering system when you are troubleshooting these types of problems. Refer to External Leakage Check .