Steering Column - Clicking Noise When Turning
NO: 19-05-94GROUP: Steering
DATE: May 20, 1994
SUBJECT:
Clicking Noise In Steering Column
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 3/22/94, (MDH 03-22-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Clicking noise in upper steering column area when turning steering wheel.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 4202151 Shim
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a shim under the rear boss of the steering column lock housing.
1. Remove the upper and lower column shrouds as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025, Page 19-37). Remove the screws in the turn signal and wiper switch and set the switches aside to gain access to the lock housing safety screws.
2. Loosen the two safety screws which secure the lock housing to the column jacket using a # 27 Torx bit. Do not remove the screws. Refer to Figure 1.
3. Insert shim P/N 4202151 under the rear screw boss in the lockhousing. Refer to Figure 2.
4. Tighten the two safety screws on the lockhousing to 85 In.Lbs. (9 N-m).
5. Reinstall the turn signal and wiper switches.
6. Reinstall the upper and lower column shrouds removed in Step 1.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 19-34-05-90 0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 68 - Noisy