Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System 3.4
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 power steering hoses for proper routing and clearance. Is the routing or clearance of the power steering hoses incorrect? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Inspect the engine drive belt for cracking or excessive wear. Refer to Drive Belt Excessive Wear Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical-3.4L Is the drive belt cracked or excessively worn? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect the power steering pump pulley for damage. Is the power steering pump pulley damaged? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Inspect the power steering pump and the power steering mounting bracket/brace for the proper installation. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement . Is the power steering pump installation incorrect? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Inspect the power steering gear for the proper installation. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Is the power steering gear installation incorrect? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Inspect the steering gear bearing preload for the proper adjustment. Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle . Is the steering gear bearing preload adjustment incorrect? | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Inspect the suspension. Is the suspension worn? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 10 |
10 | Inspect the intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft worn? | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 3 |
11 | Adjust or replace the hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s): Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
12 | Replace the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical 3.4L Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
13 | Replace the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
14 | Install the power steering pump correctly. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
15 | Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
16 | Adjust the steering gear bearing preload. Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
17 | Replace the worn suspension components. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
18 | Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 19 | -- |
19 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
