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JDA6187 PT 22 0009 Chrysler Town Country or Dodge Caravan Steering Shudder Chrysler Town Country Dodge Caravan 2001 2005 Part number 22 348 Steering wheel shudder while parking or at low speeds Chrysler has released several Technical Service Bulletins TSB for these applications dealing with noise or vibration during steering maneuvers Before doing any repairs perform the diagnostic procedures below to verify the problem then refer to the TBSs to determine which may apply Current list of TSBs are 19 006 05 19 001 02 19 005 01 19 003 03 02 004 01 02 003 05 02 004 05 19 005 03 and 22 003 01 Perform the following diagnostics to verify the problem Be certain power steering system is bled fluid level is correct and OE recommended fluid is used Perform stationary turns and low speed turns in drive and reverse Perform the evaluation with the air conditioning control set in the on and off positions If a shudder is observed or felt during the test determine if the vehicle is equipped with a finned power steering cooler see picture below If the vehicle is equipped with a finned cooler Chrysler recommends replacing the power steering pressure hose see TSBs contact OE dealer for the appropriate part number If vehicle is not equipped with a finned cooler Chrysler recommends the installation of a finned cooler contact OE dealer for the appropriate part number Application Problem Solution Note This ProTech bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair
