Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System
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Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System
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Special Tools
CH-39570
Chassis Ear
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
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Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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1
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Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to
Step 2
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Go to
Symptoms - Power Steering System
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2
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Verify that a whine or growl noise is present.
Is a whine or growl noise present?
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Go to
Step 3
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System OK
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3
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Inspect the power steering fluid for the following indications of contamination:
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Debris in fluid - plastic or dirt
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Is the fluid free of contamination?
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Go to
Step 5
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Go to
Step 4
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4
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Flush the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Flushing
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Did you complete the operation?
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Go to
Step 11
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Go to
Step 5
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5
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Use the
CH-39570
ear in order to inspect the steering gear for a whine or growl noise.
Is the noise present at the steering gear?
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Go to
Step 8
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Go to
Step 6
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6
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Use the
CH-39570
ear in order to inspect the power steering pump for a whine or growl noise.
Is the noise present at the power steering pump?
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Go to
Step 9
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Go to
Step 7
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7
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Use the
CH-39570
ear in order to inspect the power steering pipes and hoses for a whine or growl noise.
Is the noise present at the power steering pipes or hoses?
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Go to
Step 10
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Go to
Step 2
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8
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Replace the steering gear. Refer to
Steering Gear Replacement
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Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 11
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9
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Replace the power steering pump. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Replacement (LAU)
Power Steering Pump Replacement (LF1)
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Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 11
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10
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Adjust the routing of the power steering pipes or hoses.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 11
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-
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11
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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
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Go to
Step 3
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