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Inspection Procedure 3: Rattling Noise

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. 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. 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.