Steering Column - Scraping/Raspy/Grunting Noise
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NOISE - STEERING COLUMN BEARING
FORD 1984 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 TOPAZ If a Customer concern is encountered regarding a scraping, raspy, grunting noise or vibration in the steering column, it may be caused by the bearing assembly in the steering column boot (at the dash panel).
Lubricate the bearing with Ford Polyethylene Grease (spray) (Part Number D7AZ-19584-A). Try to spray the grease between the white and black plastic portions of the bearing. If the lubrication does not correct the condition, replace the boot assembly (Part Number -3C611-) using appropriate Shop Manual procedure (13-04).
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
D7AZ-19584-A Grease A
E43Z-3C611-A Boot C
E43Z-3C611-B Boot C
OTHER APPLICBLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: M
TIME: "Actual Time" as defined in the Warranty and Policy Manual. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 3C611 Code: 56