Power Steering Fluid Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
| Step | Action | Value | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? |
- | Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering sensors. Are the sensors leaking? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering pump, shaft seal and the reservoir for leaks. Is the power steering pump, shaft seal or reservoir leaking? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the power steering cooler for leaks. Is the power steering cooler leaking? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
| 9 | Tighten the fittings. Refer to the specified torque value. Did you complete the repair? |
27 N.m (20 lb ft) | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedures:
Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 11 | Replace the power steering sensors. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 12 | Replace the power steering pump, shaft seal or reservoir. Refer to the appropriate procedures:
Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 13 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 14 | Replace the power steering cooler. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 15 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 3 |