INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Shrill Noise: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check for entry of air.
Q: Is the power steering fluid foamy?
YES : Bleed the air (Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING ). Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Check for seizure in the oil pump.
Q: Is there seizure?
YES : Replace the part. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES : Repeat to Step 1.
NO: Diagnosis is complete.