Condition | Action | ||||
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The power steering pressure hose is grounding out. | Inspect the power steering pressure hose. Verify that the following conditions exist:
Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement or Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement . | ||||
The rack bearing preload is misadjusted. | Adjust to specifications. Refer to Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Magnasteer) or Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Quiet Valve). | ||||
The power steering gear is loose. | Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to specification. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . | ||||
The tie rod ends are loose. | Inspect the tie rod ends, replace as necessary. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement . | ||||
The intermediate shaft universal joints are loose. | Inspect the intermediate shaft universal joints, replace as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, Jacket- Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, Jacket- Disassemble (Column Shift) or Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . |