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Power Steering System: Overview Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Manual & Power Steering 9 illustrations ~115 words

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3) - This step tests the system for restrictions.
  2. 5) - This step tests the following components for the following conditions: The pump for internal leaks The power steering pipes for kinks
  3. 6) - This step tests the ability of the pump to regulate flow at maximum pressure.
  4. 8) - This step tests the ability of the pump to regulate flow under normal operating conditions.
  5. 10) - This step test the internal components of the pump and the gear.

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Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Power Steering Fluid Leaks

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Rattle, Clunk Or Shudder Noise From Power Steering System

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Scheme 11

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Whine Or Growl Noise From Power Steering System (W/O Hydraulic Brake Booster)

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: Steering Effort Hard In One Or Both Directions

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Scheme 14: Steering Effort Too Easy In One Or Both Directions