Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1350

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION
Power steering pump growl results from the development of high pressure fluid flow. Normally this noise should
not be high enough to be objectionable. Abnormal situations, such as a low oil level causing aeration or hose
touching the vehicle body, can create a noise level that could bring complaints.
Whine Or Growl (Pump Noise)
Sucking Air Sound
SQUEAK OR RUBBING SOUND
SCRUBBING OR KNOCKING
SOUND
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Low fluid level.
2. Power steering hose touching
vehicle body or frame.
3. Extreme wear of power steering
pump internal parts.
1. Loose clamp on power steering
fluid low pressure hose.
2. Missing O-Ring on power steering
hose connection.
3. Low power steering fluid level
4. Air leak between power steering
fluid reservoir and power steering
pump.
1. Sound coming from steering
column.
2. Sound internal to steering gear.
1. Incorrect tire size.
2. Check clearance between tires
and other vehicle components,
through the full travel of the
suspension.
3. Check for interference between
steering gear and other
components.
4.Incorrect steering gear supplied.
STEERING
CORRECTION
1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir
to proper level and perform leakage
diagnosis. (Recheck fluid level after
power steering fluid is free of air.)
2. Reposition power steering hose.
Replace hose if tube ends are bent.
3. Replace power steering pump and
flush system.
1. Tighten or replace hose clamp.
2. Inspect connection and replace
O-Ring as required.
3. Fill power steering fluid reservoir
to proper level and perform leakage
diagnosis.
4. Inspect and or replace power
steering fluid reservoir as required.
1.Check for squeak in steering
column. Inspect for contact between
shroud, intermediate shaft, column,
and steering wheel. Realign if
necessary.
2. Check for lack or grease on
steering column dash panel to lower
coupler seal.
1. Replace steering gear assembly.
1. Verify that tire size on vehicle is
the same as originally supplied.
2. Correct as necessary.
3.Correct as necessary.
4. Replace steering gear with correct
steering gear for specific vehicle.
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