Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 2473

LH
STEERING (Continued)
POWER STEERING NOISE
CONDITION
OBJECTIONABLE HISS OR
WHISTLE*
RATTLE OR CLUNK
POPPING NOISE
CHIRP OR SQUEAL
(POWER STEERING PUMP)
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.
1. Worn outer tie rod.
1. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.
STEERING 19 - 5
CORRECTION
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.
1. Replace outer tie rod.
1. Check and adjust power steering pump
drive belt to specifications. Replace belt if
worn or glazed.