Chrysler 2000 LHS - Page 1116

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
8. Tight shaft bearing in steering
column.
8. Replace the steering column.
9. Excessive friction in steering
column coupling.
9. Replace steering column coupling.
10. Excessive friction in power
steering gear.
10. Replace power steering gear.
EXCESSIVE STEERING
WHEEL KICKBACK OR
TOO MUCH STEERING
WHEEL FREE PLAY.
1. Air in the fluid of the power
steering system.
1. Bleed air from system following the the
power steering pump initial operation
service procedure.*
2. Power steering gear loose on
crossmember.
2. Inspect power steering gear mounting
bolts. Replace as necessary. Tighten to the
specified torque.
3. Power steering gear housing
isolator bushings worn.
3. Replace power steering gear housing
isolator bushings.
4. Steering column coupling or
intermediate shaft worn, broken or
loose.
4. Replace steering column coupling or
intermediate shaft.
5. Free play in steering column. 5. Check all components of the steering
column and repair or replace as required.
6. Worn lower control arm ball joints. 6. Replace lower control arm as required.
7. Loose steering knuckle-to-ball joint
stud pinch bolt.
7. Inspect pinch bolt, replace as necessary,
and tighten to specified torque.
8. Front wheel bearing loose or
worn.
8. Replace hub and bearing or knuckle as
necessary.
9. Loose outer tie rod end. 9. Replace outer tie rod end that has
excessive free play.
10. Worn inner tie rod bushing. 10. Replace inner tie rod.
11. Defective steering gear rotary
valve.
11. Replace power steering gear.
*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.
**NOTE: To evaluate this condition, it may be necessary 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 steering wheel. Once disconnected, DO NOT rotate steering wheel more
than one revolution in either direction and place steering wheel in original location 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.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)