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Inspection Procedure 3




INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Rattling Noise

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for proper oil pump and steering gear installation.

Q. Is the oil pump and the steering gear installation correct?

YES Go to Step 2.

NO Repair it (Refer to Service and Repair, Removal and Replacement).
Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check for interference of other parts with the steering column and the power steering hoses.

Q. Is there interference?

YES Correct the interference. Then go to Step 4.

NO Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check for noise from inside the oil pump or the steering gear.

Q. Is there noise?

YES Replace the part (Refer to Service and Repair, Hydraulic Power Steering).
Then go to Step 4 .

NO Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check for rattling noise.

Confirm that no noise is generated.

Q. Is there noise?

YES Repeat from Step 1.

NO The procedure is complete.