
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
Power steering pump growl results from the development of high pressure fluid flow. Normally this
noise should not be high enough to be objectionable. Abnormal situations, such as a low oil level
causing aeration or hose touching the vehicle body, can create a noise level that could bring com-
plaints.
Whine Or Growl (Pump Noise)
1. Low fluid level.
1. Fill power steering fluid reser-
voir to proper level and perform
leakage diagnosis. (Recheck fluid
level after power steering fluid is
free of air.)
2. Power steering hose touching
vehicle body or frame.
2. Reposition power steering
hose. Replace hose if tube ends
are bent.
3. Extreme wear of power steer-
ing pump internal parts.
3. Replace power steering pump
and flush system.
Sucking Air Sound
1. Loose clamp on power steer-
ing fluid low pressure hose.
1. Tighten or replace hose clamp.
2. Missing O-Ring on power
steering pressure hose connec-
tion.
2. Inspect connection and replace
O-Ring as required.
3. Low power steering fluid level
3. Fill power steering fluid reser-
voir to proper level and perform
leakage diagnosis.
4. Air leak between power steer-
ing fluid reservoir and power
steering pump.
4. Inspect and/or replace power
steering fluid reservoir or supply
hose as required.
SQUEAK OR RUBBING SOUND
1. Sound coming from steering
column.
1.Check for squeak in steering
column. Inspect for contact
between shroud, intermediate
shaft, column, and steering
wheel. Realign if necessary.
2. Check for lack or grease on
steering column dash panel to
lower coupler seal.
2. Sound internal to steering
gear.
1. Replace steering gear assem-
bly.
SCRUBBING OR KNOCKING
SOUND
1. Incorrect tire size.
1. Verify that tire size on vehicle
is the same as originally sup-
plied.
2. Check clearance between tires
and other vehicle components,
through the full travel of the
suspension.
2. Correct as necessary.
3. Check for interference between
steering gear and other
components.
3.Correct as necessary.
4.Incorrect steering gear supplied.
4. Replace steering gear with correct
steering gear for specific vehicle.
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