Steering Column - Squeaking/Rubbing Noise

Article No.
93-5-4

March 3, 1993

^ STEERING COLUMN - "SQUEAKING" OR "RUBBING" NOISE DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING

^ NOISE - "SQUEAK" OR "RUBBING" - FROM STEERING COLUMN DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING



FORD:
1992-93 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-93 TOWN CAR
1992-93 GRAND MARQUIS



ISSUE:
A "squeaking" or "rubbing" noise in the steering column during acceleration or braking may be caused by the steering shaft rubbing on the shaft seal.


ACTION:
Lubricate the shaft and seal assembly. Refer the the following procedure for service details.


SERVICE PROCEDURE



NOTE:





SEE FIGURE 1 BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.

1. Lock steering column in straight ahead position.

2. Remove plastic stone shield, refer to Figure 1.

3. Remove lower steering column shaft from vehicle, refer to (Part No. 3C662) in Figure 1.

4. Pull back rubber seal cap located on the black tube, refer to Figure 1.



a. Using Ford Multipurpose Grease spray, insert spray nozzle extension between gold shaft and black tube and apply grease.

b. Pull rubber seal back into its original position and stroke gold shaft until it slides freely.

5. Reinstall shaft into vehicle.

NOTE:
USE (2) NEW FASTENERS WHEN REINSTALLING SHAFT INTO VEHICLE. TORQUE TO 35 LB.FT. (48 N-m).

6. Reinstall stone shield.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

D7AZ-19584-AA Multipurpose Grease B
N803942-S100 Fasteners SG



WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
930504A Remove Shaft, Lubricate 0.5 Hr.
And Reinstall

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3504 56

OASIS CODES:
303000, 702000, 702100, 702300