INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Rattling Noise: Diagnosis

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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 (Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY , POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE ). 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 (Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY , DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ). 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.