Noise And Vibration - Honda Civic Service Manual

Troubleshooting
Noise and Vibration
NOTE; Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather is normal.
H u m m i n g
Rattle or chattering
Humming due to pulsation of fluid is normal, particularlv when the wheel is
turned with the vehicle stooDed.
lf equipped with automatic trans-
mission, the hum could be the
torque conveater or pump noise.
Confirm by temporarily removing
the pump belt.
High-pressure line touching the
frame.
Reposition the line.
Loose steering shaft connector,
tie-rod. or balljoint.
C h e c k a n d t i g h t e n , o r r e p l a c e
paats as necessary.
Column shaft wobbling.
Replace the column assembly.
Check the rack guide tor proper
adjustment (see page 17,33).
Adiusi, if necess€ry.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steering wheel raght and left with the
engine OFF is normal.
Pump noise, though not loud. trom the valve body unit can be heard whon turn-
ing the steering wheel right or left. This is normat.
CAUTION: When imp€sting, do not hold the steering wheet a[ the way to
the right or the left.
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