Symptom Charts: Noise

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Symptom	Possible Causes	Action
Continuous noise	Low power steering fluid level	CHECK for leaks and RECTIFY as necessary. For further information refer to the symptom charts for leakage in this section. FILL power steering fluid reservoir to correct level
	NOTE: Look for small air bubbles visible in the fluid, air may also get trapped in the hydraulic system Air in hydraulic system	BLEED the power steering system. See Power Steering System Bleeding .
	Power steering pipe/hose in contact with the vehicle body	CHECK and REPOSITION, or INSTALL new IF damaged/deformed, power steering pipe/hose
	Power steering pipe/hose restricted or twisted	CHECK and CLEAR restriction to pipe/hose REPOSITION power steering pipe/hose. INSTALL new pipe/hose IF permanently damaged/deformed
	Power steering pump mounting bolts loose	TIGHTEN the power steering pump mounting bolts to the correct torque. Refer to Specifications information.
Noise gets worse when system is loaded	NOTE: Refer to the power steering pressure check in this section Low power steering fluid level Aerated fluid Low power steering pump pressure	CHECK and FILL power steering fluid reservoir to correct level Bleed the power steering system. See Power Steering System Bleeding . CHECK power steering pump pressure. If the pump pressure is low, INSTALL a new power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump - Vehicles Without: Supercharger information.
Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt squeal	FEAD belt incorrectly tensioned or glazed	CHECK FEAD belt tension CHECK FEAD belt condition and INSTALL a new belt as necessary. Refer to Accessory Drive Belt (V8 N/A 5.0L Petrol) information.
Chirp noise from the steering pump when a load is applied	Loose or worn FEAD belt	CHECK FEAD belt tension CHECK FEAD belt condition and INSTALL a new belt as necessary. Refer to Accessory Drive Belt (V8 N/A 5.0L Petrol) information.
Scrape/grind noise from behind steering wheel while steering	Steering column shroud foul condition or clockspring	Correctly INSTALL the steering column shroud to eliminate the foul condition INSTALL a new clockspring as necessary. Refer to Clockspring information.
	Foreign objects	REMOVE foreign objects from between steering column shroud and steering wheel/steering column rotating components
Click	Clockspring or steering column multifunction switch LH	Correctly INSTALL and INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to Clockspring and Refer to Steering Column Multifunction Switch LH information.
Click	Loose universal joint pinch bolt	INSTALL a new universal joint pinch bolt and TIGHTEN to correct specification. Refer to Specifications information.
Squeak	Steering column shroud joints	APPLY Krytox spray to steering column shroud joints
Squeak	Clockspring	INSTALL new clockspring as necessary. Refer to Clockspring information.
Knock	Loose fixings (universal joint pinch bolt and steering column fixings)	TIGHTEN fixings to correct specification. Refer to Specifications information.
Rattle	Foreign objects	REMOVE foreign objects from between steering column shroud and steering wheel/steering column rotating components
Rattle	Loose fixings	TIGHTEN steering column fixings to correct specification. Refer to Specifications information.
Noise while adjusting column	Electric motor/solenoid	NOTE: Before carrying out repairs/replacement, assess column adjustment noise levels against other vehicles of the same model Install new components as necessary
Noise while adjusting column	Motor spindle/lead screw	Lubricate lead screw