Power Steering Line - Honk Noise At Low Speed: Overview
NO: 19-11-97GROUP: Steering
EFFECTIVE DATE: Dec. 5, 1997
SUBJECT:
"Honk" Noise During Parking Lot Maneuvers
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L, 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-07-97, DATED MAY 9, 1997. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L ENGINE CONTINUE TO USE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-07-97.
MODELS:
1996 - 1998 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 - 1998 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO LEFT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L, 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
"Honk" noise, which may also be described by vehicle operator as an intermittent groan or squawk noise, heard during stationary or low speed parking lot maneuvers, the duration is usually less than one second. The noise usually occurs near the ends of steering travel when reversing direction. This noise condition typically does not develop until the vehicle has accumulated at least a few hundred miles.
DIAGNOSIS:
The noise may or may not go away after the vehicle has been operated for 10-15 minutes, so it may be necessary to not operate the vehicle for approximately 60 minutes or more before the noise can be reproduced during the diagnostic procedure. The noise may decrease in severity or disappear when the ambient temperature is below 7°C (45°F). Any break, (loosening fittings, replacing pump or lines) made in the Power Steering (P/S) fluid system before the diagnostic procedure is performed, will temporarily eliminate the noise for approximately 200 miles.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel to the right until it reaches the stop. Jerk (quickly move) the steering wheel back toward the left, repeat several times or if the noise is heard, perform the Repair Procedure. Turn the steering wheel to the left until it reaches the stop. Jerk the steering wheel back toward the right, repeat several times. If the noise is heard, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 05011872AA Line, Power Steering Pressure
1 05011 873AA Line, Power Steering Return
AR 04883077 Fluid, Power Steering
2 04546098 Clip, Line
1 04641780 Strap, Tie
1 06035824 Clamp, Hose
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 19-50-17-90 0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part