Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 482

LH
STEERING (Continued)
CONDITION
POPPING NOISE
CHIRP OR SQUEAL
(POWER STEERING
PUMP)
WHINE OR GROWL
(POWER STEERING
PUMP)**
SUCKING AIR SOUND
SQUEAK OR RUBBING
SOUND
SCRUBBING OR
KNOCKING NOISE.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Worn outer tie rod.
1. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.
1. Low fluid level.
2. Power steering hose touching
vehicle body or frame.
3. Extreme wear of power steering
pump internal components.
4. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.
5. Extremely cold temperatures below
-18°C (0°F).
1. Loose clamp on power steering fluid
return 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. Steering column shroud rubbing.
2. Steering column shaft rubbing.
3. Clockspring noisy.
4. Steering gear internally noisy.
1. Incorrect tire or wheel size.
2. Interference between steering gear
and other vehicle components.
3. Steering gear internal stops worn
excessively allowing tires to be
steered excessively far.
CORRECTION
1. Replace outer tie rod.
1. Check and adjust power steering pump
drive belt to specifications. Replace belt if
worn or glazed.
1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to
proper level and check for leaks (make
sure all air is bled from the system fluid).
2. Adjust hose to proper position by
loosening, repositioning, and tightening
fitting to specified torque. Do not bend
tubing. Replace hose if damaged.
3. Replace power steering pump and flush
system as necessary.
4. Check and adjust power steering pump
drive belt to specifications. Replace belt if
worn or glazed.
5. Noise is typical when starting vehicle in
extremely cold temperature. Normal
duration of noise at start-up is less than
one minute. If noise persists for extended
time, verify proper fluid level. If fluid is low,
inspect for leaks.
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 check for leaks.
4. Replace power steering pump (with
reservoir).
1. Realign shrouds as necessary.
2. Move or realign item rubbing shaft.
3. Remove clockspring. Reinstall wheel. If
noise is gone, replace clockspring.
4. Replace steering gear.
1. Replace incorrect size tire or wheel with
size used as original equipment.
2. Check for bent or misaligned
components and correct as necessary.
3. Replace steering gear.
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