Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel. Oldsmobile Cutlass 1998

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Cutlass 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel

Problem	Action
The fluid level in the pump is low.	Add power steering fluid, if needed. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
The pump belt slips.	Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.4L or Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
Internal leakage in the steering gear or the pump is high.	Refer to Power Steering System Test .
The flow control valve sticks closed.	Refer to Power Steering System Test .