Special Tools
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CH-39570 Chassis Ear
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
| 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 |