Noise And Vibration - Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual

Troubleshooting
Noise and Vibration
NOTE: Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after staning in cold weather is normal.
H u m m j n g
Rattle or chattering
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Humming due to pulsation of fluid is normal, particularly when the wheel is
turned with the vehicle stoooed.
lf equipped with automatic trans-
r n i s s i o n , t h e h ! m c o u l d b e t h e
torque converter or pump noise.
Confirm by temporarily removing
the pump belt.
High-pressure line touching the
frame.
Repositjon the line.
Loose steering shaft connector,
tie-rod, or ballioint.
C h e c k a n d t i g h t e n , o r r e p l a c e
parts as necessary.
Column shaft wobbling.
Replace the column assembly.
Check the rack guide lor proper
adjustment (see page 17-33).
Adjust, if necessary.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steering wheel right and left with the
engine OFF is a sound when the valve body unit contacts the stoo. This is normal.
Pump noise, though not loud, from the valve body unit can be heard when turn-
ing the steering wheel right or left. This is normal.
CAUTION: When inspecting, do not hold the steering wheel 8ll the way to
the right or the left.
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