Steering Gear - Clunk Noise While Turning Vehicle

Bulletin No.: 002/94
Issued: 6/10/94
Revised: 12/13/94

Category
N

Applicable Model/s
1993-94
626/MX-6

Subject:
STEERING GEAR CLUNKING NOISE

The revised portion of this bulletin is indicated by an asterisk (*). Replace the original bulletin with this revised copy.

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS

All 1993 - 626/MX-6 vehicles
1994 - 626 vehicles with a VIN of 1YVGE22D3R5180482 or less.
1994 - MX-6 vehicles with a VIN of 1YVGE31C3R5180789 or less.

DESCRIPTION*

Excessive backlash in the steering gear assembly can cause a clunking noise while turning the vehicle.

If a customer complains of this noise, repair according to the information below.

REPAIR PROCEDURE*

To correct this problem, the backlash must be reset. Follow the instructions on page N -17, "Adjusting Cover", steps 1 through 8 of the applicable workshop manual.

NOTE:
When performing step 3, the adjusting cover should be backed off 20 degrees instead of 45 degrees as listed in the manual. Pinion preload should be 1.0 - 1.3 Nm (10 - 14 Kg-cm, 8.7 - 12.1 in-lbs) max. Pull scale reading 7.8 N (0.81 Kg, 1.8 lbs) max.

Service Bulletin, Cat. W, No. 012/94 was revised on 8/19/94 to provide correction pages for the applicable workshop manuals.

WARRANTY INFORMATION*

(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer To The SRT Microfiche For Warranty Term Information.)

Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 82
Damage Code: 97
Part Number Main Cause: GA2B 32 110E (1993 626/MX-6)
GB6H 32 110 (1994 626/MX-6 with a 4 cylinder engine)
GB6P 32 110A (1994 626/MX-6 with a 6 cylinder engine)

Quantity: 0
Operation Number/Labor Hours: NO201ARX / 3.8Hrs. (4 cyl. engine)
N0201DRX / 4.1Hrs. (6 cyl. engine)