Did you review the Power Steering System Symptoms and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System : Hydraulic Power Steering → Electronic Power Steering

Verify that a whine or a growl noise is present.

Is a whine or a growl noise present?

Go to Step 3

System OK

Inspect the power steering gear for the proper installation. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement : Hydraulic Power Steering  → Electronic Power Steering .

Is the power steering gear installation incorrect?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

Inspect the intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft worn?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

Inspect the suspension.

Is the suspension worn?

Go to Step 7

Go to Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension

Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement : Hydraulic Power Steering  → Electronic Power Steering .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

—

Replace the worn suspension components.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

—

Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

—

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3