Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System (HP2)
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| 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 - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that a rattle, clunk or shudder noise is present. Is a rattle, clunk or shudder noise present? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering gear bushings for wear or damage. Are the power steering gear bushings worn or damaged? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering gear for proper installation. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP2) , Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) , Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (LMM) . Is the power steering gear installation correct? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 9 |
| 5 | Inspect the steering linkage. Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection and to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection . Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the suspension. Is the suspension worn? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft worn? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 3 |
| 8 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP2) , Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) , Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (LMM) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 9 | Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP2) , Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) , Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (LMM) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 10 | Replace the worn suspension components. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 11 | Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement or to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement . | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
Go to System OK | Go to Step 3 |