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Low Oil Pressure Due to Restriction in the Hose for GMC Truck GMC P62 Commercial Chassis 1997

Low Oil Pressure Due to Power Steering Hose

Step

Action

Value

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Low oil pressure that is due to a restriction in the power steering hoses.

1

Check the power steering hoses.

Is the hose kinked?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Remove the kinks from the hose. Replace the hose, if necessary.

Does the oil pressure continue to be low?

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Check the power steering hose.

Are foreign objects stuck in the hose?

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Go to Step 4

System OK

4

Remove the foreign objects from the hose. Replace the hose, if necessary.

Does the oil pressure continue to be low?

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System OK