Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1349

19 - 2 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION
Objectionable Hiss Or Whistle
Rattle Or Clunk
Chirp or squeal (in the area of the
power steering pump). Particularly
noticeable at full wheel travel and
during standstill parking.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Damaged or mispositioned
steering column coupler to dash
panel seal.
2. Noisy valve in power steering
gear.
1. Steering gear loose on front
suspension crossmember.
2. Front suspension crossmember to
frame bolts or studs loose.
3. Loose tie rod (outer or inner).
4. Loose lower control arm to front
suspension crossmember bolts.
5. Loose strut assembly to body
attaching bolts or nuts.
6. Power steering fluid pressure
hose touching the body of the
vehicle.
7. Noise internal to power steering
gear.
8. Damaged front suspension
crossmember.
1. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.
CORRECTION
1. Check for proper seal between
steering column coupler and dash
seal.
2. Replace steering gear assembly.
1. Check steering gear to front
suspension crossmember mounting
bolts. Tighten to the specified torque
if found to be loose.
2. Tighten the front suspension
crossmember attaching bolts or
studs to the specified torque.
3. Check tie rod pivot points for
wear. Replace worn/loose parts as
required.
4. Tighten control arm mounting
bolts to the specified torques.
5. Check upper strut mount to body
attaching bolts or nuts for looseness.
If required, tighten to the specified
torques.
6. Adjust hose to proper position by
loosening, repositioning, and
tightening fitting to specified torque.
Do not bend tubing.
7. Replace steering gear assembly.
8. Replace front suspension
crossmember.
1. Adjust power steering pump drive
belt to specified tension.
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