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Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System - Electronic Power Steering

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation in order to perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Power Steering System Description and Operation : Electronic Power Steering → Hydraulic Power Steering

2

Verify that a rattle, clunk or shudder noise is present.

Is a rattle, clunk or shudder noise present?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the suspension.

Is the suspension worn?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 4

4

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

Is the steering gear installation correct?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 15

5

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Inspect the outer track rods for proper installation.

Are the outer track rods mounted properly?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Inspect the outer track rods for damage.

Are the outer track rods worn or binding?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect the intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft properly mounted?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 12

8

Inspect the intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft worn?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the column.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Is the condition present in the column?

Go to Noise in Steering Column

Go to Step 16

10

Install the outer track rods correctly. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

11

Replace the outer track rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

12

Install the intermediate shaft correctly. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

13

Replace the worn suspension components.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

14

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

15

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

16

Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement : Hydraulic Power Steering → Electronic Power Steering .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

17

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3

   


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