Too Much Play In Steering; Wander Or Poor Steering Stability; Vehicle Leads To One Side Or The Other; Foaming, Milky-Appearing Power Steering Fluid - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

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Power Steering System
Steering
Too Much Play in Steering
Problem
Action
There is too much play in the
lnspectthe steering system for the following conditions:
steering wheel.
• A loose steering gear mounting
• Loose or worn joints from the steering column to the steering gear
• Misadjusted .steering gear
Wander or Poor Steering Stability
Problem
Action
There is a wander or poor stability in
Inspect the vehicle for the following conditions:
the steering.
• Mismatched tires
• Uneven tires
• Worn shock absorbers
• A loose stabilizer shaft
• A broken spring
• A sagging spring
• Misadjusted steering .gear
• A misaligned tire and wheel
Vehicle Leads to One Side or the Other
Problem
Action
The vehicle pulls or leads.
Inspect the vehicle for the following conditions:
• A misaligned front tire and wheel
• Mismatched tires
• Uneven tires
• Broken springs
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• Sagging springs
• Radial tire lead/pull
• An unbalanced steering gear valve spool
• A dragging front brake
Foaming, Milky-Appearing Power Steering Fluid
Problem
Action
The following conditions exist:
• Inspect for air in the fluid.
• The fluid is foamy or milky.
• Inspect for an internal pump leak.
• The fluid level is low.
• Extremely .cold temperatures will cause air bubbles if the fluid level is low.
• The fluid pressure is low.
• If the fluid level is correct and the pump still foams, perform the following steps:
- Remove the reservoir.
- Inspect the reservoir for cracks.
If the reservoir is cracke·d, replace the reservoir.
Low Oil Pressure Due to Steering Gear
Problem
Action
There is low pressure due to the
Inspect the .steering gear for the following conditions:
steering gear.
• A scored housing bore
• Leakage at one of the following areas:
- The valve rings
-The seals
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