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Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel for Chevrolet Chevrolet C-Series Medium Duty Truck B7 1998

Momentary Increase in Effort When Turning the Wheel Quickly to the Right or Left

Problem

Action

The power steering fluid is low

Add power steering fluid.

The pump belt slipping

Refer to Engine Cooling.

High internal leakage in the power steering pump ot the steering gear

Refer to Power Steering System Test .