How to check power steering fluid on 87 gmc suburban 2500 4x4

SOURCE: Checking the power steering fluid levels

the power steering resevoir is underneathe the altenatror or your vehicle. you have a gm 3800 series II engine the resevoir is located near the fire wall on the passengerside right under the altenator. the easiest way to check this is to remove the altenator. I say this because there is not much room to put your hands in that area because your coolant overflow tank is there as well. disconnect the ground to the battery first. then disconnect the power lead to altenator. remove serpentine belt. then remove the plug from the altenator. remove the bolts to the altenator and move the altenator aside there you will see the resevoir for the power steering. installation is in reverse order... please rate this......thanks

SOURCE: 1995 bonneville power steering fluid

i don't know why they make it so hard to find, but this diagram i found helps a lot! i searched for a long time and finally saw this online, hope it helps! http://www.bonnevilleforum.com/t213271/

SOURCE: lost owner manual for 92 Buick Regal custom-power steering fluid

The reservoir should be located under the hood on the passenger side, above serpentine belt. Guide your eyes backwards towards the mid section of the engine on the passenger side. the small reservoir will have a small turn cap on top. (passenger side off vehicle)

Greg Bernett

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• Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: Where is the Power steering Fluid located?

This is what it looks like:


THERE IS NO CAP TO FILL IT LIKE NORMAL POWER STEERING SYSTEMS. IT HAS TO BE SERVICED FROM THE INLET HOSE.

1. Fill pump with hydraulic fluid through intake line. Turn the pulley/shaft by hand until fluid comes out of pressure port.

SOURCE: power steering fluid level

most power steering caps have dipstick attached to the lid,and show a level for warm and cold, if not check the level is approx 1inc below neck...