Power Steering Fluid Leaks
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
| Step | Action | 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 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks. Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the power steering cooler for leaks. Is the power steering cooler leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 3 |
| 8 | Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (4.2L) or Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (5.3L) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (5.3L) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.2L) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the power steering cooler. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Replacement (4.2L) or Power Steering Cooler Replacement (5.3L) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |