GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 255

2-8 Power Steering System
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4. On vehicles with a 5.7L engine, inspect the fluid
level in the power steering fluid reservoir (1 ).
Adjust the fluid level as necessary.
5. Start the engine.
6. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop
several times:
• Do not hold the steering wheel at a stop for
any length of time.
Holding the steering wheel at a stop may
damage the power steering pump (3) .
.. Search for the seepage while an assistant
operates the steering wheel.
7. Find the exact location of the leak.
Repair any leaks that you find.
8. Replace the driveshaft seal (4).
9. Ensure that the driveshaft is clean and free of
pitting at point 4.
10. Inspect the fluid level.
Determine if leakage persists under the following
conditions:
• The fluid level is correct.
" The hydraulic pump reservoir cap is tight.
11. Replace the hydraulic pump reservoir cap if
leakage persists.
12. Inspect the hydraulic pump fluid reservoir for the
following conditions:
" Cracks
.. Bending
Steering
13. Replace the hydraulic pump fluid reservoir if you
detect these conditions.
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14. Torque the steering gear ( 1) pipe fitting seat to
specifications.
If leakage persists, replace the steering gear pipe
seal (0-ring).
15. Replace the steering gear ( 1) with a partial
steering gear.
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16. If you observe leakage between the torsion bar
and the steering gear pinion shaft, replace the
gear with a partial steering gear.
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