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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION SUCKING AIR SOUND 1. Loose clamp on power steering 1. Tighten or replace hose clamp. 2. Missing O-Ring on power steering 2. Inspect connection and replace 3. Low power steering fluid level. 3. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to 4. Air leak between power steering 4. Replace power steering pump (with SQUEAK OR RUBBING 1. Steering column shroud rubbing. 1. Realign shrouds as necessary. 2. Steering column shaft rubbing. 2. Move or realign item rubbing shaft. 3. Clockspring noisy. 3. Remove clockspring. Reinstall wheel. 4. Steering gear internally noisy. 4. Replace steering gear. SCRUBBING OR 1. Incorrect tire or wheel size. 1. Replace incorrect size tire or wheel 2. Interference between steering 2. Check for bent or misaligned 3. Steering gear internal stops worn 3. Replace steering gear. *NOTE: There is some noise in all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing **NOTE: Power steering pump growl results from the development of high pressure fluid flow. Nor- JX STEERING 19 - 5 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued) |