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

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

Is a rattle, clunk or shudder noise present?

Go to Step 3

System OK

Inspect the suspension.

Is the suspension worn?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 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

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

Inspect the outer track rods for damage.

Are the outer track rods worn or binding?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

Inspect the intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft properly mounted?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 12

Inspect the intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft worn?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 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

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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Replace the worn suspension components.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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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

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3