Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 917

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION
Power steering pump growl results from the development of high pressure fluid flow. Normally this
noise should not be high enough to be objectionable. Abnormal situations, such as a low oil level
causing aeration or hose touching the vehicle body, can create a noise level that could bring com-
Whine Or Growl (Pump Noise)
Sucking Air Sound
SQUEAK OR RUBBING SOUND
SCRUBBING OR KNOCKING
SOUND
POSSIBLE CAUSES
plaints.
1. Low fluid level.
2. Power steering hose touching
vehicle body or frame.
3. Extreme wear of power steer-
ing pump internal parts.
1. Loose clamp on power steer-
ing fluid low pressure hose.
2. Missing O-Ring on power
steering pressure hose connec-
tion.
3. Low power steering fluid level
4. Air leak between power steer-
ing fluid reservoir and power
steering pump.
1. Sound coming from steering
column.
2. Sound internal to steering
gear.
1. Incorrect tire size.
2. Check clearance between tires
and other vehicle components,
through the full travel of the
suspension.
3. Check for interference between
steering gear and other
components.
4.Incorrect steering gear supplied.
STEERING
CORRECTION
1. Fill power steering fluid reser-
voir to proper level and perform
leakage diagnosis. (Recheck fluid
level after power steering fluid is
free of air.)
2. Reposition power steering
hose. Replace hose if tube ends
are bent.
3. Replace power steering pump
and flush system.
1. Tighten or replace hose clamp.
2. Inspect connection and replace
O-Ring as required.
3. Fill power steering fluid reser-
voir to proper level and perform
leakage diagnosis.
4. Inspect and/or replace power
steering fluid reservoir or supply
hose as required.
1.Check for squeak in steering
column. Inspect for contact
between shroud, intermediate
shaft, column, and steering
wheel. Realign if necessary.
2. Check for lack or grease on
steering column dash panel to
lower coupler seal.
1. Replace steering gear assem-
bly.
1. Verify that tire size on vehicle
is the same as originally sup-
plied.
2. Correct as necessary.
3.Correct as necessary.
4. Replace steering gear with correct
steering gear for specific vehicle.
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