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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1996SAVANA SPECIAL 6.5 YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER RECIRCULATING BALL STEERING SYSTEM - G SERIES VANOVERHAULPOWER STEERING PUMPINSPECTION
1996 GMC Savana Special 6.5 Y
Power Steering Pump: Inspection
1996 GMC Savana Special 6.5 YSECTION Inspection
- Clean all pump components with solvent and blow dry. Inspect flow control valve assembly for wear, scoring, burrs and other damage. Inspect seal bore for burrs, nicks and score marks.
- Inspect machined surfaces of body for scratches or burrs. Check "O" ring mating surfaces. Inspect drive shaft for excessive wear.
- Inspect pump ring for roughness. Check thrust plate and pressure plate for scoring and wear. Ensure vanes slide freely but fit snugly into slots. If vanes are loose in slots, replace rotor and/or vanes.
Clean all parts in power steering fluid and dry with compressed air. Inspect pressure plate, pump ring, vanes, thrust plate and drive shaft for scoring, pitting or chatter marks. Replace any damaged parts.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.