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Test I: Noise In Steering Gear

NOTE: A common noise in the power rack and pinion steering gear is a hissing sound. The sound is most evident at static position or during parking maneuvers. There is no relationship between this noise and performance of the steering. Hiss may occur at end of steering wheel travel or when slowly turning at stand still, or at a particular position.

  1. Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Coupling Connecting Bolt Loose

    Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  2. Column Trim Rubbing Steering Wheel

    Reposition column trim. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  3. Loose Or Worn Pump Drive Belt

    Replace drive belt. See DRIVE BELT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

  4. Front Suspension Lower Arm (Left)/Front Suspension Lower Arm (Right) Worn

    Replace front suspension lower arm. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.

  5. Brindled Or Binding Upper Strut Bearing

    Replace Bearing. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.

  6. Flex Coupling Distorted

    Align flex coupling. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  7. Flex Coupling Clamp Bolt Loose

    Tighten bolt to specification. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  8. Power Steering Pump Support Loose Or Misaligned

    Tighten fasteners or reinstall pump. See POWER STEERING PUMP  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

  9. Column U-Joints Loose

    Replace if necessary. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  10. Loose Tie Rods Or Ball Joint Sockets

    Replace tie rod assembly. SeeFRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.

  11. Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Assembly Loose On Frame

    Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  12. Loose Suspension Struts

    Tighten to specification. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.

  13. Flex Coupling Fractured

    Replace flex coupling. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  14. Loose Lug Nuts

    Tighten lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  15. Pressure Hose Grounded Against Front Fender Or Vacuum Canister

    Reposition pressure hose.

  16. Front Wheel Bearing Loose Or Worn

    Replace front wheel bearing. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.

  17. Steering Column Misaligned Or Lower Steering Column Bearing Out Of Position

    Correct steering column alignment. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  18. Kinked Pressure Hoses

    Reposition or replace pressure hoses as necessary. See HOSES  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

  19. Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Or Power Steering Pump External Leak

    Inspect for external leaks. Repair or replace components as necessary.

  20. Power Steering Pump Pulley Loose Or Warped

    Replace power steering pump pulley. See POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

  21. Aerated Fluid

    Purge system of air. See PURGING SYSTEM OF AIR  under LUBRICATION.

  22. Water In Steering Fluid

    Flush system. See FLUSHING POWER STEERING SYSTEM  under LUBRICATION.
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