Diagnosis And Testing - Steering Diagnosis Charts - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

19 - 4 STEERING
STEERING (Continued)
NOTE: Power steering pump maximum relief pres-
sure is 8275 to 8975 kPa (1250 to 1350 psi.).
• Power steering pump pressures above specifica-
tions but not within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other,
replace pump.
• Pressures within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other
but below specifications, replace pump.
CAUTION: Do not force the pump to operate against
the stops for more than 2 to 4 seconds at a time
because, pump damage will result.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING DIAGNOSIS CHARTS

NOTE: There are three diagnosis charts following
that cover POWER STEERING NOISE, STEERING
WHEEL FEEL, and POWER STEERING FLUID.
POWER STEERING NOISE
CONDITION
OBJECTIONABLE HISS
OR WHISTLE*
RATTLE OR CLUNK
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Damaged or mispositioned steering
column shaft/coupling dash panel seal.
2. Noisy valve in power steering gear.
1. Power steering gear loose on front
suspension crossmember.
2. Front suspension crossmember
mounting fasteners loose at frame.
3. Loose tie rod (outer or inner).
4. Loose lower control arm mounting
bolts at front suspension
crossmember.
5. Lower control arm pivot bushing
worn.
6. Lower control arm tension strut
bushing worn.
7. Loose strut assembly mounting
fasteners at tower.
8. Power steering fluid pressure hose
touching the body of the vehicle.
9. Internal power steering gear noise.
10. Damaged front suspension
crossmember.
11. Stabilizer bar link ball joints worn.
(12) Completely open the valve on the Power
Steering Analyzer. Turn the steering wheel to the
extreme left until the stop in the steering gear is
met, then turn the steering wheel to the right until
the right stop is met. Record the highest indicated
pressure at each position. Compare the recorded
readings to the specifications. If the highest recorded
output pressure reading against one stop is not
within 345 kPa (50 psi) of the highest recorded read-
ing at the other stop, the steering gear is leaking
internally and must be replaced.
1. Reposition or replace steering column
shaft/coupling dash panel seal.
2. Replace power steering gear.
1. Inspect power steering gear mounting
bolts. Replace as necessary. Tighten to the
specified torque.
2. Tighten the front suspension
crossmember mounting fasteners 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. Replace lower control arm pivot
bushing.
6. Replace lower control arm tension strut
bushing.
7. Tighten strut assembly fasteners to the
specified torque.
8. Adjust hose to proper position by
loosening, repositioning, and tightening
fitting to specified torque. Do not bend
tubing.
9. Replace power steering gear.
10. Replace front suspension
crossmember.
11. Replace stabilizer bar link.
CORRECTION
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