Power Steering for Pontiac Montana SV6 Ext. 2008

All Description and Operation

• Power Steering System Description and Operation

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Power Steering Gear Disassembled View
• Power Steering Pump Disassembled View

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
• Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
• Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection
• Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System
• Poor Return of Steering Wheel
• Power Steering Fluid Leaks
• Power Steering System Test
• Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
• Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
• Steering Effort Too Easy in One or Both Directions
• Symptoms - Power Steering System
• Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal Replacement
• Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assembly and Seals Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Stub Shaft Seal and Bearing Replacement
• Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement - Off Vehicle

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications
• Power Steering Pump Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
• Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Inlet Pipe Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Replacement
• Power Steering System Bleeding
• Power Steering System Flushing
• Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement
• Steering Gear Replacement
• Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement