2004 Honda Pilot EX GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures
Low or uneven tire pressure Loose or worn wheel bearings
Inflate to proper pressure See FRONT SUSPENSION article See FRONT SUSPENSION article See FRONT SUSPENSION article See WHEEL ALIGNMENT article See MANUAL STEERING GEARS article Check and replace if necessary See MANUAL STEERING GEARS article
Loose or worn idler arm bushing Loose or worn strut bushings Incorrect front wheel alignment Steering gear not centered
Springs or shock Improper cross shaft
POWER STEERING TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE:
This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC POWER STEERING TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Rattle or Chucking Noise Pressure hoses touching engine parts Adjust to proper clearance Loose Pitman shaft Adjust or replace if necessary Tie rods ends or Pitman arm loose Tighten and check system Rack and pinion mounts loose Tighten all mounting bolts Free play in worm gear See POWER STEERING GEAR article MY Friday, April 03, 2009 7:57:17 PM
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