Chrysler 2000 LHS User Manual

POWER STEERING NOISE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
OBJECTIONABLE HISS
OR WHISTLE*
1. Damaged or mispositioned
steering column shaft/coupling dash
panel seal.
1. Reposition or replace steering
column shaft/coupling dash panel seal.
2. Noisy valve in power steering
gear.
2. Replace power steering gear.
RATTLE OR CLUNK 1. Power steering gear loose on front
suspension crossmember.
1. Inspect power steering gear
mounting bolts. Replace as necessary.
Tighten to the specified torque.
2. Front suspension crossmember
mounting fasteners loose at frame.
2. Tighten the front suspension
crossmember mounting fasteners to the
specified torque.
3. Loose tie rod (outer or inner). 3. Check tie rod pivot points for wear.
Replace worn/loose parts as required.
4. Loose lower control arm mounting
bolts at front suspension
crossmember.
4. Tighten control arm mounting bolts to
the specified torques.
5. Lower control arm pivot bushing
worn.
5. Replace lower control arm pivot
bushing.
6. Lower control arm tension strut
bushing worn.
6. Replace lower control arm tension
strut bushing.
7. Loose strut assembly mounting
fasteners at tower.
7. Tighten strut assembly fasteners to
the specified torque.
8. Power steering fluid pressure
hose touching the body of the
vehicle.
8. Adjust hose to proper position by
loosening, repositioning, and tightening
fitting to specified torque. Do not bend
tubing.
9. Internal power steering gear
noise.
9. Replace power steering gear.
10. Damaged front suspension
crossmember.
10. Replace front suspension
crossmember.
11. Stabilizer bar link ball joints worn. 11. Replace stabilizer bar link.
POPPING NOISE 1. Worn outer tie rod. 1. Replace outer tie rod.
CHIRP OR SQUEAL
(POWER STEERING
PUMP)
1. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.
1. Check and adjust power steering
pump drive belt to specifications.
Replace belt if worn or glazed.
WHINE OR GROWL
(POWER STEERING
PUMP)**
1. Low fluid level. 1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to
proper level and check for leaks (make
sure all air is bled from the system
fluid).
2. Power steering hose touching
vehicle body or frame.
2. Adjust hose to proper position by
loosening, repositioning, and tightening
fitting to specified torque. Do not bend
tubing. Replace hose if damaged.
3. Extreme wear of power steering
pump internal components.
3. Replace power steering pump and
flush system as necessary.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Chrysler 2000 LHS Specifications

General

Brand	Chrysler
Model	2000 LHS
Category	Automobile
Language	English