Power Steering Fluid Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 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 |
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
. Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering system hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedures:
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering pump or reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement or Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) or Steering Gear Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the power steering cooler pipe/hose assembly or cooler. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement for (LP1, LY7) engines, or Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement for (LS2) engine. 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 |