Steering - Column Clicking/Rubbing Noise When Turning
No.: TSB-05-54-007DATE: September, 2005
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
STEERING COLUMN NOISE
WHEN TURNING
PURPOSE
The steering cancel cam on some affected vehicles may not be completely depressed by the steering wheel. As a result, when the steering wheel is turned, the cancel cam tabs may contact the steering column inner housing, creating a rubbing or clicking noise.
Install a washer between the steering column and the switch mounting screw as described in this bulletin. The washer will change the position of the cancel cam, and eliminate the noise.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2004-05 Endeavor and Galant models produced before 6/10/05
2006 Eclipse models produced before 6/10/05
PROCEDURE
1. Obtain a 1.5 mm thick washer:
Outer diameter = 14 mm or smaller Hole diameter = 6 mm or smaller.
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly. Refer to Group 37 in the appropriate service manual. Then remove the column switch assembly. Refer to Group 54 in the appropriate service manual.
3. Insert the washer over the top mounting screw as shown.
4. Reinstall the column switch assembly and steering wheel assembly.
WARRANTY INFORMATION