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Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System

Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System


Step Action Yes No
1
Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2 Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System
2
Verify that a rattle, clunk or shudder noise is present. Is a rattle, clunk or shudder noise present? Go to Step 3 System OK
3
Inspect the power steering hoses for proper routing and clearance. Is the routing or clearance of the power steering hoses incorrect? Go to Step 11 Go to Step 4
4
Inspect the engine drive belt for cracking or excessive wear. Refer to Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis . Is the drive belt cracked or excessively worn? Go to Step 12 Go to Step 5
5
Inspect the power steering pump pulley for damage. Is the power steering pump pulley damaged? Go to Step 13 Go to Step 6
6
Inspect the power steering pump for the proper installation. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LAU) Power Steering Pump Replacement (LF1) . Is the power steering pump installation incorrect? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 7
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Inspect the power steering gear for the proper installation. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Is the power steering gear installation incorrect? Go to Step 15 Go to Step 8
8
Inspect for looseness in the inner and outer tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection and to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection . Are the inner tie rods or the outer tie rods worn? Go to Step 16 Go to Step 9
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Inspect the suspension. Refer to Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension . Is the suspension worn? Go to Step 17 Go to Step 10
10
Inspect the intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft worn? Go to Step 18 Go to Step 3
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Adjust or replace the hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LAU) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1)

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LAU) Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LF1 LHD)

Power Steering Gear Outlet and Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU) Power Steering Gear Outlet and Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1 LHD)


Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 19 -
12
Replace the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 19 -
13
Replace the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LAU) Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LF1) . Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 19 -
14
Install the power steering pump correctly. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LAU) Power Steering Pump Replacement (LF1) . Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 19 -
15
Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 19 -
16
Replace the tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement or to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 19 -
17
Replace the worn suspension components. Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 19 -
18
Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 19 -
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Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 3