For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
2 | Verify that a rattle, clunk or shudder noise is present. Is a rattle, clunk or shudder noise present? | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect the power steering gear for the proper installation. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Is the power steering gear installation incorrect? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft worn? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the suspension. Is the suspension worn? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
6 | Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | --
7 | Replace the worn suspension components. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | --
8 | Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | --
9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3