Air Bags - Rubbing Noise When Turning Steering Wheel: Overview

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB98-10-L002

ISSUE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 1998

GROUP:
STEERING

1998 RODEO (UE) & AMIGO (UA) RUBBING NOISE FROM SRS COIL ASSEMBLY

AFFECTED VEHICLES
1998 Rodeo (UE) and Amigo (UA) models.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Condition:
Abnormal rubbing noise from the steering column is detected when the steering wheel is turned.

Possible Cause:
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) coil assembly is making contact during turning.

Correction:
Replace the SRS coil assembly (New P/N 8-97211392-0) using the procedures outlined in this bulletin.

NOTE The notice in the workshop manual section 9J instructs technicians against separating the SRS coil from the combination switch. This notice should be disregarded when performing this service procedure. Previously, replacement SRS coils were shipped pre-assembled together with the combination switch. For the purpose of this bulletin, AIPDN will stock SRS coil assemblies separately under the new part number 8-97211392-0.





PARTS INFORMATION

SPECIAL TOOL INFORMATION

Essential tool J-29752 is needed for removal and installation of the steering wheel.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





Use the published labor operation.
Labor Time includes administrative time allowance.