Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTION REFERENCE TABLE
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the POWER STEERING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 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 fluid for the following indications of contamination:
Is the fluid free of contamination? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Flush the power steering system. Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING . Did you complete the procedure? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Using the J 39570 Chassis Ear, inspect the power steering gear for a whine or growl noise. Is the noise present at the power steering gear? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Using the J 39570, inspect the power steering pump for a whine or growl noise. Is the noise present at the power steering pump? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Using the J 39570, inspect the power steering hoses for a whine or growl noise. Is the noise present at the power steering hoses? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 2 |
| 8 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Adjust the routing of the power steering hoses. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |