Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |
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 . Is the steering gear installation correct? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 15 |
5 | Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. Inspect the outer tie rods for proper installation. Are the outer tie rods mounted properly? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 10 |
6 | Inspect the outer tie rods for damage. Are the outer tie 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 | Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the column. Disconnect the negative battery cable and refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Is the condition present in the column? | Go to Noise in Steering Column in Steering Wheel and Column | Go to Step 16 |
10 | Install the outer tie rods correctly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
11 | Replace the outer tie rods. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
12 | Install the intermediate shaft correctly. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. 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 in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
15 | Install the steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
16 | Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . 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 |
