Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 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 gear for the proper installation. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement . Is the power steering gear installation incorrect? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft worn? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the suspension. Is the suspension worn? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to NOISE DIAGNOSIS -- FRONT SUSPENSION in Suspension General Diagnosis |
| 6 | Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Replace the worn suspension components. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |