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

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


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1

Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

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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?

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System OK

3

Inspect the power steering hoses/pipes for proper routing and clearance.

Is the routing or clearance of the power steering hoses/pipes incorrect?

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4

Inspect the engine drive belt for cracking or excessive wear. Refer to


• Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis for the 2.0L engine

• Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis for the 2.0L diesel engine


Is the drive belt cracked or excessively worn?

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5

Inspect the power steering pump pulley for damage.

Is the power steering pump pulley damaged?

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6

Inspect the power steering pump and the power steering mounting bracket/brace for the proper installation. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (V6) Power Steering Pump Replacement (L4) .

Is the power steering pump installation incorrect?

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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?

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8

Inspect for looseness in the inner and outer tie rod ends.

Did you find looseness in the tie rod ends?

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Inspect the suspension.

Is the suspension worn?

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10

Inspect the intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft worn?

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11

Adjust or replace the hoses/pipes. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):


• Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (L4) Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (V6)

• Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (L4) Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (V6)


Did you complete the repair?

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12

Replace the engine drive belt. Refer to


• Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.0L engine

• Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.0L diesel engine

• Drive Belt Replacement for the V6 engine.


Did you complete the repair?

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13

Replace the power steering pump pulley.

Did you complete the repair?

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14

Install the power steering pump correctly. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (V6) Power Steering Pump Replacement (L4) .

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15

Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement or Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the worn suspension components. Refer to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis .

Did you complete the repair?

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18

Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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19

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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