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Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System

Whine or Growl 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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2

Verify that a whine or growl noise is present.

Is a whine or growl noise present?

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System OK

3

Inspect the power steering fluid for the following indications of contamination:


• Milky fluid - water

• Brown fluid - burnt

• Debris in fluid - plastic or dirt


Is the fluid free of contamination?

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4

Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .

Did you complete the procedure?

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5

Inspect the power steering gear for a whine or growl noise, preferably by using a listening device.

Is the noise present at the power steering gear?

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6

Inspect the power steering pump for a whine or growl noise, preferably by using a listening device.

Is the noise present at the power steering pump?

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7

Inspect the power steering hoses for a whine or growl noise, preferably by using a listening device.

Is the noise present at the power steering hoses?

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8

Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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9

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

Did you complete the repair?

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10

Adjust the routing of the power steering hoses.

Did you complete the repair?

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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