Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual page 1115

LH
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
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.
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.
** NOTE: To evaluate this condition, it may be nec-
essary to disconnect the coupling at the base of the
steering column. Turn the steering wheel and feel or
listen for internal rubbing in steering column. To
avoid damaging the column clockspring, note the
following. Before disconnecting coupling, place
tires in the straight-ahead position and center steer-
ing wheel. Once disconnected, DO NOT rotate
steering wheel more than one revolution in either
direction and place steering wheel in original loca-
tion before reconnecting coupling. If this position is
lost, the steering column clockspring must be
recentered following the procedure found within the
procedure for steering column installation in the
steering column section.
STEERING 19 - 9
CORRECTION