Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 804

4-3 [T205)
STEERING SYSTEM
5. NOISE AND VIBRATION
Hiss noise (continu- Relief valve sound Generates at max . Normal (Don't keep
ous) turning angle this condition over 5
While engine is run- seconds .)
ning with maximum
turning angle
Generates without Defective .
steering operation Replace oil pump
ASSY .
Rattling noise (inter- Interference with adjacent parts Check clearance .
mittent) [Refer to next article
While engine is run- 6)]
ning Correct if necessary.
Loosened installation of Oil pump ASSY, Oil tank, Pump Retighten .
I
l
bracket, Gearbox ASSY or Subframe
Loosened installation of Oil pump pulley or other pulleys) Retighten .
Loosened linkage or play of steering sys . or suspension Retighten or replace .
Loosened tightening of joint ASSY or Column sys
Sound generates from the inside of gearbox ASSY or oil Replace the ASSY .
pump ASSY
Knocking Excessive backlash Adjust and retighten.
When turning steer- Loosened Lock nut for adjusting backlash
ing wheel in both
direction with small
angle repeatedly, at
engine ON or OFF
Loosened tightening or play of Tie-rod, Tie-rod end Retighten or replace .
*5 Don't keep the relief valve operated over 5 sec. at any time or inner parts of the oil pump may be damaged
due to rapid increase of fluid temperature.
74