Yes even though PS is not operating you can steer manually. It takes more effort to steer though. V
The main pulley on which the serpentine belt goes on in a 1997 Chevy Lumina LTZ is the crankshaft pulley. The crankshaft pulley plays a role in the wheels turning and powering the alternator and power steering pump.
It is important to know where the fluid goes in a car. The power steering fluid goes in the power steering reservoir. It is under the hood of the car under the cap labeled power steering.
power steering fluid is fluid that makes the power steering pump work and it goes in the power steering pump under the hood.
If it's well designed... slightly, but not so much as to really matter unless you're driving a lot; you might get some fatigue in your arms then. The real problem is cars that are designed with power steering when the power steering goes out. Turning the steering wheel then can be really difficult.
Find the power steering filler/check tank. There will be a hose that goes from this tank to the power steering pump. The pump will be one of the pulleys located along the drive belt. I can only give you generic info bc I have never worked on this vehicle before. I hope this helps you.
DOT 3 power steering fluid.
extremely hard to turn the steering wheel
The power steering fluid goes below the intake manifold in a 1992 BMW 325i. This is where the power steering reservoir is located.
The output of a power steering pump is the high pressure side which goes to the steering box. It creates hydraulic pressure which makes steering much easier.
plain old power steering fluid is the recommended type
It is important to maintain the fluid in a car. The power steering fluid goes in the compartment under the car hood, labeled Power Steering.
The Power Steering Fluid goes into the power steering container under the hood of the car. A person opens the hood of the car, and looks for a lid marked Power Steering, it is usually yellow or black in color.