INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Rattling Noise: Diagnosis

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.