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NO: 19-02-99 Rev. A
SUBJECT: Clunking Or Rattle In Steering Wheel/Steering Column
DATE: Oct. 22, 1999
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves resetting the steering column preload.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Steering wheel/column clunking or rattle is more frequent while hitting bumps or on hard turns.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect steering wheel/column for any rattle or clunking noise. If symptoms exist perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
| Qty | Part No. | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05015627AA | Bolt, Steering Gear Coupler Retaining, PL |
| 1 | **06506112AA | Bolt, Steering Gear Coupler Retaining, JA/JX** |
| 1 | **06036212AA | Clip, Steering Gear Coupler Retaining, JA/JX** |
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
| THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER’S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT. |
NOTE: THE VEHICLE WHEELS NEED TO BE ON THE GROUND (SUPPORTING VEHICLE WEIGHT) WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, adjust to the full up position.
- Detach the lower steering column intermediate shaft from the steering gear shaft (Figure 1) This allows the steering column preload to reset.
- Re-attach the intermediate shaft to the steering gear using a new pinch bolt from the Parts Required section of this bulletin. Tighten the bolt to 27 N• m (240 in. lbs.).
- Install the retaining clip/pin into the pinch bolt (Figure 1).
NOTE: A NEW STEERING GEAR COUPLING PINCH BOLT MUST BE USED WHEN RE-ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR. THIS BOLT HAS A LOCKING PATCH THAT IS DESTROYED WHEN THE NUT IS REMOVED.
- Connect the battery negative cable and reset the clock.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
| Labor Op. No. | Time |
|---|---|
| 19-20-12-96 | 0.3 Hrs. |
FAILURE CODE:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| XX | Service Adjustment |
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN’S 19-01-98 DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1998 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1998 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-99003) AND 19-02-99 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISION ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODELS AND PARTS CHANGES.
