Dodge Intrepid - Page 482

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
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.
4. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.
4. Check and adjust power steering pump
drive belt to specifications. Replace belt if
worn or glazed.
5. Extremely cold temperatures below
-18°C (0°F).
5. Noise is typical when starting vehicle in
extremely cold temperature. Normal
duration of noise at start-up is less than
one minute. If noise persists for extended
time, verify proper fluid level. If fluid is low,
inspect for leaks.
SUCKING AIR SOUND 1. Loose clamp on power steering fluid
return hose.
1. Tighten or replace hose clamp.
2. Missing O-Ring on power steering
hose connection.
2. Inspect connection and replace O-Ring
as required.
3. Low power steering fluid level. 3. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to
proper level and check for leaks.
4. Air leak between power steering
fluid reservoir and power steering
pump.
4. Replace power steering pump (with
reservoir).
SQUEAK OR RUBBING
SOUND
1. Steering column shroud rubbing. 1. Realign shrouds as necessary.
2. Steering column shaft rubbing. 2. Move or realign item rubbing shaft.
3. Clockspring noisy. 3. Remove clockspring. Reinstall wheel. If
noise is gone, replace clockspring.
4. Steering gear internally noisy. 4. Replace steering gear.
SCRUBBING OR
KNOCKING NOISE.
1. Incorrect tire or wheel size. 1. Replace incorrect size tire or wheel with
size used as original equipment.
2. Interference between steering gear
and other vehicle components.
2. Check for bent or misaligned
components and correct as necessary.
3. Steering gear internal stops worn
excessively allowing tires to be
steered excessively far.
3. Replace steering gear.
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