Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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POWER STEERING NOISE CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION OBJECTIONABLE HISS OR 1. Damaged or mispositioned steering 1. Reposition or replace steering column 2. Noisy valve in power steering gear. 2. Replace power steering gear. RATTLE OR CLUNK 1. Power steering gear loose on front 1. Inspect power steering gear mounting 2. Front suspension crossmember 2. Tighten the front suspension 3. Loose tie rod (outer or inner). 3. Check tie rod pivot points for wear. 4. Loose lower control arm mounting 4. Tighten control arm mounting bolts to 5. Lower control arm pivot bushing 5. Replace lower control arm pivot 6. Lower control arm tension strut 6. Replace lower control arm tension strut 7. Loose strut assembly mounting 7. Tighten strut assembly fasteners to the 8. Power steering fluid pressure hose 8. Adjust hose to proper position by 9. Internal power steering gear noise. 9. Replace power steering gear. 10. Damaged front suspension 10. Replace front suspension 11. Stabilizer bar link ball joints worn. 11. Replace stabilizer bar link. POPPING NOISE 1. Worn outer tie rod. 1. Replace outer tie rod. CHIRP OR SQUEAL 1. Loose power steering pump drive 1. Check and adjust power steering pump LH STEERING 19 - 5 STEERING (Continued) |