Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear for Pontiac Grand Prix 1999

The power steering pressure line is grounding out.

Inspect the power steering pressure line. Verify that the following conditions exist:

Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement or .

The rack bearing preload is misadjusted.

Adjust to specifications.

Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle or .

The power steering gear is loose.

Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to specification.

Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

The tie rod ends are loose.

Inspect the tie rod ends, replace as necessary. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

The intermediate steering shaft universal joints are loose.

Inspect the intermediate steering shaft universal joints, replace as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or or Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .