Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 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 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 |
| 6 | Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to 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
. 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 |