Steering - Squeak When Turning

Article No.
94-5-10

03/09/94

^ STEERING - "SQUEAKING" NOISE WHEN TURNING - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/13/92 THROUGH 9/10/93

^ NOISE - "SQUEAK" WHILE TURNING - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/13/92 THROUGH 9/10/93

LIGHT TRUCK:
1993 VILLAGER

ISSUE:
A "squeaking" noise may be heard while turning. This may be caused by a dry intermediate shaft bushing/housing seal interface or a dry input shaft seal on the steering rack.

ACTION:
Inspect the intermediate shaft bushing/housing seal and lubricate if required. If the concern still exists, inspect the steering rack and replace if necessary. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

INSPECTION

1. Identify the source of the noise.

a. Listen near the intermediate shaft bearing/housing seal area for noise while turning the steering wheel back and forth.

b. If the intermediate bearing/housing seal area is quiet, continue turning the steering wheel back and forth and listen for a noise from the steering rack.

2. For a noise from the intermediate bearing/housing seal area, refer to the following "Intermediate Shaft Bearing/Housing Seal Noise Repair".

3. For a noise from the steering rack, refer to the following "Steering Rack Noise Repair".

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING/HOUSING SEAL NOISE REPAIR

1. Remove accelerator pedal stop and position carpet to the side.





2. Remove the three (3) intermediate shaft bearing/housing assembly nuts, Figure 1.





3. Slide the intermediate shaft bearing/housing toward the top of steering column, Figure 2.





4. Apply a generous amount of multi-purpose grease (D0AZ-19584-AA) around the top and bottom of the intermediate shaft bearing/housing seal, Figure 3.

5. Slide the intermediate shaft bearing/housing assembly down and against the bulkhead.

6. Install the three intermediate shaft bearing/housing assembly nuts. Tighten the nuts to 24-29 N-m (12-22 lb.ft.).

7. Reposition the carpet and install the accelerator pedal stop.

STEERING RACK NOISE REPAIR

1. If the noise is coming from the steering rack, replace it with a new steering rack (F3XY-3504-A).

2. Refer to the 1993 Villager Service Manual, Section 11-02, for the removal and installation procedure.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

DOAZ-19584-AA Multi-Purpose Grease B
F3XY-3504-A Steering Rack B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage. Adjustments Are Covered Under 12 Month/12,000 Miles.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
940510A Lubricate Intermediate 0.3 Hr.
Shaft Bearing Seal
940510B Lubricate Intermediate 2.5 Hrs.
Shaft Bearing Seal And
Replace Steering Gear Assembly

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3504 56

OASIS CODES: 303000, 702100, 702300