Dodge Intrepid - Page 485

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
4. Steering column coupling joints
misaligned.
4. Realign steering column coupling joints.
5. Steering wheel rubbing.** 5. Adjust steering column shrouds to
eliminate rubbing condition.
6. Damaged, mis-positioned or
un-lubricated steering column
coupler to dash seal.**
6. Replace, reposition, or lubricate dash
seal.
7. Binding seat and bearing in front
strut assembly.
7. Replace seat and bearing in front strut
assembly.
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.
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