Steering - Squeak While Turning Steering Wheel

Bulletin No.
94-005

Model
1994 CIVIC

Applicable To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

File Under
STEERING

Issue Date
MARCH 11, 1994

Squeak While Turning Steering Wheel

SYMPTOM

A squeak comes from the steering column while turning the steering wheel.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Not enough grease between the pinion shaft and grommet.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Ohio and Canada production only.
4-door: 1HGEG....RL025302
2-door: 1HGEJ....RL010757 and
2HGEJ....RH519606
3-door: 2HGEH....RH509723

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply Lithium Dielectric Grease (see RECOMMENDED MATERIALS) between the pinion shaft and grommet.





1. Remove the steering joint cover.





2. Use a small screwdriver to insert the grease between the pinion shaft and the grommet.

3. Reinstall the steering joint cover.

4. Verify that the squeak has disappeared.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Lithium Dielectric Grease:
P/N 08798-0001, H/C 2963890

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 510300
Flat rate time: 0.3 hour
Failed part: P/N 53601-SR3-A53
H/C 4147716
Defect code: 042
Contention code: B07