Rattle, Clunk, Pop or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 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 - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Road test the vehicle in order to verify the complaint. It may be necessary to compare to a like vehicle. Is a rattle, clunk, popping, or shudder noise present? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering gear for the proper installation. Is the power steering gear installation incorrect? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the intermediate steering shaft for proper installation and loose or missing fasteners. Is the intermediate steering shaft installed incorrectly or are any fasteners loose or missing? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the front suspension components for damage or wear. Refer to Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension . Are the front suspension components damaged or worn? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 |
| 6 | Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Replace the damaged or worn front suspension components. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Install the intermediate steering shaft and/or fasteners correctly. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |