It is the unit that connect the tie rods to the spindle. It is mounted under the car on the body behind the engine.
THere is a fill line on the reservior. The total amount is about 1 1/2 pints.
the 98 do not have a power steering Gear box. if your refering to the rack and pinion. do yourself a favor and go buy a haynes manual, if your talking about the power steering Pump.. again haynes.
location of ecm on 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
Dose 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 litter have a ECM fuse and where is it?"
The power windows have a automatic reset circuit breaker. They are not fused.
It is important to use the right types of fluids in a car. A 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier uses GM Power Steering Fluid or alternative fluids that meet GM specification GM9985010.
It sounds as if you have either a power or ground problem at the motor.
in the Chevy Malibu forum
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To change the power steering hose on a 1998 Malibu, start by safely lifting the front of the vehicle and securing it with jack stands. Disconnect the negative battery terminal, then drain the power steering fluid. Remove the old hose by loosening the clamps or fittings at both ends, and then install the new hose by reversing the process. Finally, refill the power steering fluid, check for leaks, and turn the steering wheel to bleed any air from the system.
it is located behind the power steering pump. You need to remove the power steering pump and the rest is self explanatory.
Search Wiki for 1998 Chevy Suburban power steering pump replacement, the author based his answer on a 1997. Enjoy