this section.
•
Steering wheel varies
from light to heavy
two times per
revolution
•
Lower steering
column interference.
•
CHECK the steering column is
free from interference from
the engine harness, sound
proofing or the floor covering.
•
Steering column
universal joints
binding.
•
INSTALL a new steering
column. For additional
information,
<<211-04>>
•
Seized or damaged
steering components.
•
CHECK for wear or failure of
suspension bushes and ball
joints. For additional
information,
<<204-00>>
Noise
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
•
Accessory drive
belt squeal
•
Incorrect accessory
drive belt tension or
accessory drive belt
glazed.
•
CHECK accessory drive belt
condition and INSTALL a new
accessory drive belt as
necessary. For additional
information,
<<303-05>>
•
Chirp noise in the
steering pump
•
Loose or worn
accessory drive belt.
•
CHECK accessory drive belt
condition and INSTALL a new
accessory drive belt as
necessary. For additional
information,
<<303-05>>
•
Power steering
pump noisy
•
Low power steering
fluid.
•
CHECK steering system for
signs of steering fluid loss.
•
BLEED the power steering
system. For additional
information,
<<211-00>>
•
Power steering pump
worn or otherwise
defective.
•
CHECK for leaks. REPAIR as
necessary.
•
CHECK the power steering
pressure. For additional
information, REFER to the
Power Steering Pressure Test in
this section.
•
INSTALL a new power steering
pump as necessary. For