Steering - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

Steering Table of Contents 2-1
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Section 2
Steering
Power Steering System ..................................
2-3
Power Steering Pump
Specifications .................................................. 2-3
Fastener Tightening Specifications ................. 2-3
Fluid Specifications .... , ................................... 2-3
GM SPO Group Numbers .............................. 2-3
Visual Identification ......................................... 2-4
Power Steering Gear - Disassembled
View (Quiet Valve) ..................................... 2-4
Power Steering Pump - Disassembled
View (Return Tube) .................................... 2-5
Power Steering Pump - Disassembled
View (CB Series Pump) ............................. 2-6
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ......... 2-7
Hissing Noise In Steering Gear ...................... 2-7
Rattle in Rack and Pinion
Steering Gear ............................................. 2-7
Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks .......... 2-7
Seal Replacement Recommendations ............ 2-9
Power Steering System Test Procedure ......... 2-9
Excessive Wheel Kickback or Loose
Steering .................................................... 2-10
Increase in Effort While Turning
Steering Wheel ......................................... 2-11
Poor Return of Steering Wheel .................... 2-11
Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While
Turning ..................................................... 2-11
Steering Wheel Kickback ............................. 2-11
Steering Effort Hard in Both Directions ......... 2-11
Too Much Play in Steering .......................... 2-12
Replacement (V8) ..................................... 2-21
Power Steering Pump
Replacement (V6) ..................................... 2-22
Power Steering Reservoir Replacement
- Off Vehicle (CB Series) .......... , ............... 2-24
Power Steering Pump Flow Control
Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
(Return Tube) ........................................... 2-24
Power Steering Pump Flow Control
Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
(CB Series) .............................................. 2-25
Power Steering Pump Front Bracket
Replacement ............................................ 2-26.
Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket
Replacement ............................................ 2-27
Flushing the Power Steering System ............ 2-28
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose
Replacement ............................................ 2-29
Power Steering Return Hose
Replacement ............................................ 2-30
Power Steering Gear Replacement (V6) ....... 2-32
Power Steering Gear Replacement (V8) ....... 2-34
Rack and Pinion Gear Rack Bearing
Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
(Quiet Valve) ............................................ 2-35
Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement -
Off Vehicle (Quiet Valve) .......................... 2-35
Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer - Off
Vehicle ..................................................... 2-38
Wander or Poor Steering Stability ................ 2-12
Vehicle Leads to One Side or the Other ...... 2-12
Foaming, Milky-Appearing Power
Steering Fluid ........................................... 2-12
Tie Rod Replacement - Inner ........................ 2-41
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe
Assemblies/0-Ring Seals
Replacement - Off Vehicle
Low Oil Pressure Due to Steering Gear ....... 2-12
(Quiet Valve) ............................................ 2-43
Low Oil Pressure Due to
Steering Gear Stub Shaft Seals and
Steering Pump ......................................... 2-13
Bearing Replacement - Off Vehicle ........... 2-45
Groan Noise in Steering Pump .................... 2-13
Description and Operation ............................ 2-47
Growl Noise in Steering Pump ..................... 2-13
Power Steering Pump Description ............. , .. 2-47
Whine Noise in Steering Pump .................... 2-13
Power Steering Gear Description ................. 2-48
Repair Instructions ........................................ 2-13
Seal Replacement Recommendations .......... 2-48
Checking and Adding Power
Special Tools and Equipment ....................... 2-48
Steering Fluid ........................................... 2-13
Bleeding Power Steering System ................. 2-14
Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Replacement ............................................ 2-18
Remote PS Fluid Reservoir Bracket
Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt ..............
2-50
Specifications ................................................ 2-50
Fastener Tightening Specifications ............... 2-50
GM SPO Group Numbers ............................ 2-50
Replacement ............................................ 2-19
Visual Identification ....................................... 2-52
Power Steering Pulley Replacement ............. 2-20 Steering Column - Disassembled View ......... 2-52