Car steering Chevrolet Captiva 1

General Description of Power Steering
The power steering system consists of three parts: the power steering pump, the fluid reservoir and the power steering rack and pinion. The steering pump is a...

Steering Troubleshooting
Power Steering System Pressure Test Necessary equipment KM-354-B Pressure test kit Check the fluid pressure as follows to locate the fault - in the pump or in...

Bleeding the power steering system
After servicing a hydraulic power steering system, the fluid level cannot be correctly determined until all air has been purged from the system. Follow these...

Checking the level and topping up the liquid
Note: Always use DEXRONR®-IID Power Steering Fluid for topping up or complete fluid changes. The use of an unsuitable fluid will damage hoses and seals and...

Liquid tank — removal and installation
Withdrawal procedure 1. Drain the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Remove the fluid reservoir screws. 3. Loosen the hose clamps and remove both...

Hoses and tubes (2.4 petrol)
Power steering pump removal procedure 1. Drain the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Disconnect the high pressure pipe and supply hose from the inlet...

Hoses and pipes (2.0 diesel)
Power steering pump removal procedure 1. Drain the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Remove the engine oil filter. See Section 1B, "Engine mechanical...

Hoses and tubes (3.2 V6 petrol)
Power steering pump removal procedure 1. Drain the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Remove the front wheels. See section 2E, "Tires and wheels". 3....

General description and operation of the steering pump
Power Steering Pump The power steering pump is a multi-vane hydraulic pump. The accessory drive V-ribbed belt drives the steering pump. The steering pump...

Power Steering Pump Diagnosis
Foaming or cloudy power steering fluid (air in liquid) Checks operation, action Check for an internal leak at the power steering pump causing overflow. Repair...

Pump assembly (engine 2.4 gasoline)
Withdrawal procedure 1. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. See Section 1C1 "Engine mechanical system" - FAM II 2.4D. 2. Remove the air filter...

Pump assembly (engine 2.0 diesel)
Withdrawal procedure 1. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. See Section 1B, "Engine mechanical system - 2.0 Diesel". 2. Remove the decorative engine...

Pump assembly (engine 3.2 petrol)
Withdrawal procedure 1. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. See section 1C2, "Engine mechanical system - HFV6 3.2L". 2. Remove the front engine cover....

General description and operation of the steering mechanism
Power steering rack and pinion The power rack and pinion steering system has a rotary control valve that directs hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to one...

Steering Gear Specifications
General specifications Application Description Capacity 0.63 liters Lubricant DEXRON®-II D Power Steering Fluid Type Rack and pinion steering Rack ratio 49.48...

Power steering diagnostics
Whistling noise Checks operation, action Check for loose intermediate shaft joints. Tighten the intermediate shaft joints. Make sure that the power steering...

Diagnostic codes of steering gear malfunctions
List of fault codes (DTC) DTC Malfunction Standard Action 01 Breakage or short circuit of a chain of a drive Signal lamp on, drive disabled 02 Battery voltage...

Rack and pinion steering assembly
Withdrawal procedure 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose. 2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. For engine type, see...

External transverse steering rod
Withdrawal procedure 1. Remove the wheel. See section 2E, "Tires and wheels". 2. Mark the threads of the inner tie rod to ease the installation of the...

Steering boot
Necessary equipment Installation tool KM-J-22610 Withdrawal procedure 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose. 2. Remove...

Checking the rectilinear position of the steered wheels
In all cases, upon completion of all necessary operations on the steering gear (disassembly and assembly, disassembly and assembly) check the accuracy of the...

Intermediate shaft, hinge and front panel seal
Withdrawal procedure 1. Turn the steering wheel until it is horizontal and the spokes point down. This is the straight-line position of the steered wheels....

Hydraulic Cylinder Piping
Withdrawal procedure 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose. 2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. For engine type, see...

Variable Speed Dependent Power Steering (SSPS) Power Steering Controller
Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove driver's knee buffer See section 9G, "Interior trim". 3. Disconnect the SSPS...

General description and operation of the steering column
Steering wheel and column Attention! In order to ensure that the steering column absorbs energy in a collision, it is very important to use only the specified...

Steering column troubleshooting
The lock system does not unlock Checks operation, action Check for damage to the lock cylinder. Replace lock cylinder. Check if the ignition switch is...

Steering column cover
Withdrawal procedure 1. Loosen the screw on the lower steering column cover. 2. Turn the steering wheel to expose the screws on the top cover of the steering...

Lever and turn signal/headlight switch
Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See «steering column cover» in this section. 3. Remove the...

Wiper/cruise control lever and switch
Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See «steering column cover» in this section. 3. Remove the...

Steering wheel — removal and installation
Necessary equipment Steering wheel puller KM-210-A Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the airbag module (SIR). See...

Keyhole lamp — removal and installation
Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See «steering column cover» in this section. 3. Disconnect...

Ignition lock — removal and installation
Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the driver's knee buffer. See section 9G, "Interior trim". 3. Set the ignition key to...

Ignition lock cylinder — removal and installation
Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See «steering column cover» in this section. 3. Set the...

Steering Angle Sensor
Withdrawal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the intermediate shaft from the column shaft by unscrewing the top pinch bolt. See...

Steering column — removal and installation
Important: Remove the steering column only in the following cases: The steering column needs to be replaced. It is necessary to replace the steering system and...

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Captiva 1 (2006-2018)