Steering - Steering Wheel, Poor Returnability
NUMBER: 19-004-09 REV. AGROUP: Steering
DATE: August 29, 2009
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-004-09, DATED AUGUST 01, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE LABOR OPERATION CHANGES.
SUBJECT:
Steering Wheel Returnability
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing an external power steering cooler and replacing both power steering return lines.
MODELS:
2009 (LX) 300/300C/Charger/SRT
2009 (LC) Challenger/SRT
NOTE:
This applies to all 2009 LC and LX vehicles.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
After completing a turn the customer may experience a steering wheel that does not return to center on its own.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the above condition is present and determined, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE - ENHANCE POWER STEERING COOLER
1. Remove the Front Fascia. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - Body > Frame and Bumpers > Bumpers > Fascia, Front > Removal.
2. If this vehicle is a:
a. LC proceed to Step # 3
b. LX proceed to Step # 4
3. Remove the Front Air Dam. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - Body > 13 - Frame and Bumpers > Bumpers > AIR DAM, Front > Removal.
4. Remove the Belly Pan. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - Body > Exterior> BELLY PAN > Removal.
5. Remove the left and right cooler baffles (Fig 1).
NOTE:
LX vehicles only
NOTE:
In the following step do not remove any air conditioning hoses
6. Remove (4) Condenser mount screws and tilt the assembly forward. As shown in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service info > 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/CONDENSER, A/C - Removal > Step 10.
7. Remove the power steering return line hose and cooler clamp from the cooler. As shown in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service info > 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/CONDENSER, A/C - Removal > Step 5 number 10.
8. Loosen the return line nut at the power steering rack. As shown in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service info > 19 - Steering > Pump > HOSE, Power Steering, Return > Removal > GEAR 10 COOLER > Step 7.
9. Is this vehicle a SRT:
a. Yes >> Proceed to Step # 11.
b. No >> Proceed to and skip Step # 11.
10. For all models except SRT: Using both cooler mounting clips, center the new power steering cooler (p/n 05137721AA) and mount between fins 6 and 7 from the top of the condenser edge (Fig. 2).
NOTE:
All models except SRT
11. For SRT vehicles only: Using both cooler mounting clips, center the new power steering cooler (6801 7995AA) and mount between fins 11 and 12 from the top of the condenser edge (Fig. 3).
NOTE:
SRT only
12. Reinstall all (4) mounting screws for the cooler.
NOTE:
Verify the machine screw is used on the aluminum A/C block on the top right, SRT models do not apply.
13. Remove the Air Box. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service info > 9 - Engine > Air Intake System > Body, Air Cleaner > Removal.
14. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
15. Remove the power steering return hose connected to the steering reservoir and using a safety regulated rubber tipped blow gun, extract the remaining power steering fluid in the tri-cooler at 5 psi (Fig. 4).
16. Remove the return hose from the cooler and discard.
17. Install new cooler to reservoir hose. Refer to the detailed Installation procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 19 - Steering > Pump > HOSE, Power Steering, Return > Installation > COOLER TO RESERVOIR.
NOTE:
Keep the black inlet and outlet protective boots from the cooler they will be used in Step # 19.
18. Install new power steering gear to cooler hose. Refer to the detailed Installation procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 19 - Steering > Pump > HOSE, Power Steering, Return > Installation > GEAR TO COOLER.
19. Install the black protective boots on the old inlet and outlet ports of the power steering cooler and secure them with zip ties as shown in (Fig. 5)
20. Bleed and fill power steering system as required. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 19 - Steering > Standard Procedure > Power Steering System Bleeding.
21. For LX vehicles only: Re-install the cooler baffles on the left and right side (Fig. 1).
22. For LC vehicles only: Install the Front Air Dam. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - Body > 13 - Frame and Bumpers > Bumpers > AIR DAM, Front > Installation.
23. Install the Front Fascia. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - Body > Frames and Bumpers > Fascia, Front > Installation.
24. Install the Belly pan. Refer to the detailed installation procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - Body > Exterior > BELLY PAN > Installation).
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.