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Chrysler Crossfire. Manual - part 696

STEERING NOISE

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

HISS OR WHISTLE

1. Steering intermediate shaft to dash panel
seal.

1. Check and repair seal at dash
panel.

2. Noisy valve in power steering gear.

2. Replace steering gear.

RATTLE OR CLUNK

1. Gear mounting bolts loose.

1. Tighten bolts to specification.

2. Loose or damaged suspension
components.

2. Inspect and repair suspension.

3. Loose or damaged steering linkage.

3. Inspect and repair steering
linkage.

4. Internal gear noise.

4. Replace gear.

5. Pressure hose in contact with other
components.

5. Reposition hose.

CHIRP OR SQUEAL

1. Loose belt.

1. Adjust or replace.

2. Belt routing.

2. Verify belt routing is correct.

WHINE OR GROWL

1. Low fluid level.

1. Fill to proper level.

2. Pressure hose in contact with other
components.

2. Reposition hose.

3. Internal pump noise.

3. Replace pump.

4. Air in the system.

4. Perform pump initial operation.

SUCKING AIR SOUND

1. Loose return line clamp.

1. Replace clamp.

2. O-ring missing or damaged on hose
fitting.

2. Replace o-ring.

3. Low fluid level.

3. Fill to proper level.

4. Air leak between pump and reservoir.

4. Repair as necessary.

SCRUBBING OR
KNOCKING

1. Wrong tire size.

1. Verify tire size.

2. Wrong gear.

2. Verify gear.

BINDING AND STICKING

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL
STICKS OR BINDS

1. Low fluid level.

1. Fill to proper level.

2. Tire pressure.

2. Adjust tire pressure.

3. Steering component.

3. Inspect and lube.

4. Loose belt.

4. Adjust or replace.

5. Low pump pressure.

5. Pressure test and replace if
necessary.

6. Column shaft coupler binding.

6. Replace coupler.

7. Steering gear worn or out of
adjustment.

7. Repair or replace gear.

8. Ball joints binding.

8. Inspect and repair as necessary.

9. Belt routing.

9. Verify belt routing is correct.

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INSUFFICIENT ASSISTANCE OR POOR RETURN TO CENTER

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

HARD TURNING OR MOMENTARY
INCREASE IN TURNING EFFORT

1. Tire pressure.

1. Adjust tire pressure.

2. Low fluid level.

2. Fill to proper level.

3. Loose belt.

3. Adjust or replace.

4. Lack of lubrication.

4. Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.

5. Low pump pressure or flow.

5. Pressure and flow test and repair
as necessary.

6. Internal gear leak.

6. Pressure and flow test, and repair
as necessary.

7. Belt routing.

7. Verify belt routing is correct.

STEERING WHEEL
DOES NOT WANT TO RETURN TO
CENTER POSITION

1. Tire pressure.

1. Adjust tire pressure.

2. Wheel alignment.

2. Align front end.

3. Lack of lubrication.

3. Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.

4. High friction in steering gear.

4. Test and adjust as necessary.

5. Ball joints binding.

5. Inspect and repair as necessary.

Note:
Some roads will cause a vehicle to drift, due to the crown in the road.

LOOSE STEERING AND VEHICLE LEADS/DRIFTS

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING
WHEEL

1. Worn or loose suspension or
steering components.

1. Repair as necessary.

2. Worn or loose wheel bearings.

2. Repair as necessary.

3. Steering gear mounting.

3. Tighten gear mounting bolts to
specification.

4. Gear out of adjustment.

4. Adjust gear to specification.

5. Worn or loose steering coupler.

5. Repair as necessary.

VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE
DURING BRAKING

1. Tire Pressure.

1. Adjust tire pressure.

2. Air in brake hydraulics system.

2. Bleed brake system.

3. Worn brake components.

3. Repair as necessary.

VEHICLE LEADS OR DRIFTS
FROM STRAIGHT AHEAD
DIRECTION ON UNCROWNED
ROAD.

1. Tire pressure.

1. Adjust tire pressure.

2. Radial tire lead.

2. Cross front tires.

3. Brakes dragging.

3. Repair as necessary.

4. Wheel alignment.

4. Align vehicle.

5. Weak or broken spring.

5. Replace spring.

6. Loose or worn steering/
suspension components.

6. Repair as necessary.

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STEERING

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING FLOW AND PRESSURE

The following procedure is used to test the operation of the Power Steering System on the vehicle. This test will
provide the Gallons Per Minute (GPM) or flow rate of the Power Steering Pump along with the maximum relief
pressure. Perform the test any time a Power Steering System problem is present. This test will determine if the
Power Steering Pump or the Power Steering Gear is functioning properly. The following pressure and flow test is
performed using the standard shop tool “Power Steering Analyzer Tool Kit #6815” and the “Adapter Kit #6893”.

FLOW AND PRESSURE TEST

1. Check the accessory drive belt to ensure it is in

good condition and adjusted properly.

2. Connect the pressure gauge hose (4) from the

“Power Steering Analyzer” to the Tube 6865.

3. Connect the Adapter (1) 6826 to the Power Steer-

ing Analyzer test valve end.

4. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the power

steering pump.

5. Connect the Tube 6865 onto the pump hose fitting.

6. Connect the power steering hose from the steering

gear to the Adapter 6826.

7. Open the test valve completely.

8. Start the engine and let it idle long enough to cir-

culate power steering fluid through the flow/pres-
sure test gauge.

9. Shut the engine off and check the fluid level, add

fluid as necessary. Start the engine again and let it idle.

10. The initial pressure reading should be 345-552 kPa (50-80 psi). If the pressure is higher inspect the hoses for

restrictions and repair as necessary.

11. Increase the engine speed to 1500 RPM and read the flow meter. The reading should be 2.4 - 2.8 GPM. If the

reading is below this specification, the pump should be replaced.

CAUTION: This next step involves testing maximum pump pressure output and flow control valve operation.
Do not leave the valve closed for more than three seconds as the pump could be damaged.

12. Close the valve fully three times for three seconds and record the highest pressure indicated each time. All

three readings must be at pump relief pressure specifications and within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other.

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If pressure is above the specifications but not within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other, replace the pump.

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If pressure is within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other but below the specifications, replace the pump.

CAUTION: Do not force the pump to operate against the stops for more than 2 to 4 seconds at a time. Pump
damage could result.

13. Open the test valve and turn the steering wheel to the extreme left and right positions against the stops. Record

the highest pressure reading at each position. Compare readings to the pump specifications chart. If the pres-
sure readings are not within 50 psi. of each other, the gear is leaking internally and must be repaired.

PUMP FLOW SPECIFICATIONS

DESRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

FLOW RATE (GPM)

107-115

STEERING

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID

No service is required or recommended. The Power Steering System is filled at the factory with Pentosin CHF 11S.
If necessary, use Pentosin CHF 11S, Mopar part number 05127381AA. Steering noise and reduced component life
may result if an unapproved fluid is used.

SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Drag Link to Idler Arm Nut

444

Drag Link to Pittman Arm

Nut

444

Engine Mount Bolts

216

Idler Arm Mounting Nut

and Bolt

444

Idler Arm Pinch Bolt

264

Outer Tie Rod to Steering

Knuckle Nut

444

Pittman Arm Pinch Bolt

492

Power Steering High

Pressure Hose

264

Power Steering Pump

Mounting Bolts

180

Power Steering Return

Hose

360

Steering Column Lower

Nuts

5.9

Steering Column Pinch

Bolt

264

Steering Column Upper

Bolts

180

Steering Coupling Pinch

Bolt

264

Steering Damper Bracket

Nut and Bolt

348

Steering Damper to Drag

Link Nut and Bolt

348

Steering Gear Lock Nut

528

Steering Gear Mounting

Bolts

528

Steering Wheel Mounting

Bolt

720

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