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CH-39570  Chassis Ear

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Condition Action
Verify the customer complaint Test the vehicle on a shop hoist or road test.
It may be necessary to compare to a like vehicle to determine if an issue is present.
DTCs are present Confirm and repair the condition that set DTC. Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle
Binding in the inner tie rod ends. Inspect the inner tie rods. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection 
Binding in the outer tie rod ends. Inspect the outer tie rods. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection 
Binding in the ball joints. Inspect the ball joints. Ball Joint Inspection
Binding in the steer gear boots. Replace the steering gear boot.
Whine or growl from the power steering assist motor. Using the CH-39570  Chassis Ear ensure the noise originates from the power steering assist motor.
Replace the power steering assist motor. Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement 
Whine or growl from the electric dual pinion rack and pinion steering gear. Using the CH-39570  Chassis Ear ensure the noise originates from the electric dual pinion rack and pinion steering gear.
Replace the electric dual pinion rack and pinion steering gear. Electric Dual Pinion Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement 
Binding in the front wheel drive shaft inner joint or boot. Replace the front wheel drive shaft inner joint or boot. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Binding in the front wheel drive shaft outer joint or boot. Replace the front wheel drive shaft outer joint or boot. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement