Inspection Procedure 4

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Shrill Noise

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for entry of air.

Q. Is the power steering fluid foamy?

YES Bleed the air (Refer to Service and Repair). Then go to Step 3 .

NO Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for seizure in the oil pump.

Q. Is there seizure?

YES Replace the part (Refer to Service and Repair [2.4L Engine], Service and Repair [3.8L Engine]). Then go to Step 3 .

NO Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Confirm that no noise is generated.

Q. Is there noise?

YES Repeat from Step 1.

NO The procedure is complete.