Pinpoint Test I: Power Steering Pump / Steering Rack Noise - Noise Specific Diagnostics (Clonk, Knock, Rattle, Creak)
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- I1: IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE PRESENT
- Ascertain the specific type of noise present in the power steering system (see glossary of noise terms above)
Is the noise a clonk, knock, rattle or creak?
- Yes: GO to I2.
- I2: STEERING RACK BOLT CHECKS
- Refer to the appropriate section of the service information and check that the steering rack bolts are secured to the correct torque specifications (for torque settings refer to the Specifications table in this section: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS )
Are the steering rack bolts are secured to the correct torque specifications? (for torque settings refer to the Specifications table in this section: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS )
- Yes : Refer to: Steering Column Noise - Noise Specific Diagnostics (Clonk/Column Knock)
- No
: Remove and replace the steering rack fixings as required. Ensure new fixings are tightened to the correct torque specifications (for torque settings refer to the Specifications table in this section: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ) Check again for power steering system noise. If noise is rectified, perform final checks for steering system noise. GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
If noise is still evident, refer to: Steering Column Noise - Noise Specific Diagnostics (Clonk/Column Knock)