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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear

Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear for Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998

Problem

Action

Grounding out power steering gear pressure line

Inspect the power steering gear pressure line for the following conditions:

    • The proper mounting. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement.
    • The proper clearance. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement.

Loose rack bearing adjust

Tighten the rack bearing adjust to specification.

Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .

Loose steering gear

Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to specification.

Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Loose tie rod ends
  1. Inspect the tie rod ends.
  2. Replace the tie rod ends if necessary. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

Loose intermediate shaft universal joints

Service the intermediate shaft universal joints if necessary. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .