Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear for Pontiac Grand Prix 1998

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 .