Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Customer Interest
Steering - Front End Clunk Noise Turning On Bumps
TSB: 06-001/06
2005-2006 TRIBUTE
STEERING CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2005-2006 Tribute
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a single or multiple clunk/rattle noise from the front end while the wheels are turned going over a bump or entering a
driveway. The noise is more noticeable during high ambient air temperatures when the engine is hot. The noise may be mistaken for loose sheet metal or
loose suspension/underhood components. The cause of the noise is an audible hydraulic pressure spike in the power steering system.
A new power steering return line containing an internal orifice has been introduced to reduce the pressure spike.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify concern.
2.
Remove the power steering reservoir cap.
3.
Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
4.
Disconnect the power steering return hose from the reservoir by loosening the constant tension clamp according to the Workshop Manual (section
06-12 POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR).
5.
Remove and discard the lower return line hose clamp, then remove the hose.
6.
Install the new return line with the crimped band away from the reservoir. The preinstalled constant tension clamp will retain the reservoir end of
the hose.
7.
Install and tighten the screw clamp on the lower end of the hose.the hose.
8.
Refill the system with Mercon or Mercon-V fluid and purge the air according to Workshop Manual (section 06-12 PURGING).
CAUTION:
DO NOT FILL WITH TYPE-F FLUID.
9.
Verify repair.
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