INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Rattling Noise: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check for proper oil pump and steering gear installation.
Q: Is the oil pump and the steering gear installation correct?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair it. Then go to Step 4.
- STEP 2. Check for interference of other parts with the steering column and the power steering hoses.
Q: Is there interference?
YES : Correct the interference. Then go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check for noise from inside the oil pump or the steering gear.
Q: Is there noise?
YES : Replace the part. Then go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Check for rattling noise.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES : Repeat from Step 1.
NO : The procedure is complete.