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 - Power Steering System
2 | Verify that a whine or growl noise is present. Is a whine or growl noise present? | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect the power steering gear for looseness and/or worn bushings. Is the steering gear loose or the bushings worn? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the power steering assist motor for a whine or growl noise using J 39570 Chassis Ear. Is the noise present at the power steering motor? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the power steering gear for a whine or growl noise using J 39570 . Is the noise present at the power steering gear? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 3
6 | Tighten the power steering gear fasteners or replace the power steering gear due to worn bushings. Refer to

• | Fastener Tightening Specifications

• | Steering Gear Replacement

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7 | Replace the power steering assist motor. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | --
8 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear 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