Rattle, Clunk, Pop or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System (NJ1)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. 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 Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Verify a rattle noise is present by driving the vehicle on a rough road. Verify a clunk noise is present by turning the steering wheel to the left and to the right several times with the key in the ON position. Is a rattle or a clunk noise present? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the steering gear for the proper installation. Is the steering gear installation incorrect? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the intermediate steering shaft. Is the intermediate steering shaft worn? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the front suspension. Refer to Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
. Is the front suspension worn? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 |
| 6 | Install the steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Replace the worn front suspension component that is causing the noise. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1)
. 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 |