Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 485

19 - 8 STEERING
STEERING (Continued)
CONDITION
EXCESSIVE STEERING
WHEEL KICKBACK OR
TOO MUCH STEERING
WHEEL FREE PLAY.
* NOTE: Steering shudder can be expected in new
vehicles and vehicles with recent steering system
repairs. Shudder should dissipate after the vehicle
has been driven several weeks.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
4. Steering column coupling joints
misaligned.
5. Steering wheel rubbing.**
6. Damaged, mis-positioned or
un-lubricated steering column
coupler to dash seal.**
7. Binding seat and bearing in front
strut assembly.
8. Tight shaft bearing in steering
column.
9. Excessive friction in steering
column coupling.
10. Excessive friction in power
steering gear.
1. Air in the fluid of the power
steering system.
2. Power steering gear loose on
crossmember.
3. Power steering gear housing
isolator bushings worn.
4. Steering column coupling or
intermediate shaft worn, broken or
loose.
5. Free play in steering column.
6. Worn lower control arm ball joints.
7. Loose steering knuckle-to-ball joint
stud pinch bolt.
8. Front wheel bearing loose or
worn.
9. Loose outer tie rod end.
10. Worn inner tie rod bushing.
11. Defective steering gear rotary
valve.
CORRECTION
4. Realign steering column coupling joints.
5. Adjust steering column shrouds to
eliminate rubbing condition.
6. Replace, reposition, or lubricate dash
seal.
7. Replace seat and bearing in front strut
assembly.
8. Replace the steering column.
9. Replace steering column coupling.
10. Replace power steering gear.
1. Bleed air from system following the the
power steering pump initial operation
service procedure.*
2. Inspect power steering gear mounting
bolts. Replace as necessary. Tighten to the
specified torque.
3. Replace power steering gear housing
isolator bushings.
4. Replace steering column coupling or
intermediate shaft.
5. Check all components of the steering
column and repair or replace as required.
6. Replace lower control arm as required.
7. Inspect pinch bolt, replace as necessary,
and tighten to specified torque.
8. Replace hub and bearing or knuckle as
necessary.
9. Replace outer tie rod end that has
excessive free play.
10. Replace inner tie rod.
11. Replace power steering gear.
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