Steering Wheel/Steering Column - Clunking Or Rattle: Overview

NUMBER: 19-02-99 Rev. A

GROUP: Steering

DATE: Oct. 22, 1999

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS 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.

SUBJECT:
Clunking Or Rattle In Steering Wheel/Steering Column

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves resetting the steering column preload.

MODELS:
1995 - **2000** (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 - **2000** (JX) Sebring Convertible
1995 - 2000 (PL) Neon

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:

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**

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 19-20-12-96 0.3 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment