Steering Column - Groaning or Clicking Noise
Article No. 86-24-12STEERING COLUMN - GROAN OR CLICK - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
NOISE - GROAN OR CLICK - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
FORD 1986-87 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986-87 SABLE
A groaning or clicking noise coming from the steering column-to-intermediate shaft connection may be caused by a slight sliding movement of the column to the shaft. To correct this, apply a heavyweight grease (C1AZ-19590-B) to the intermediate shaft connection using the following procedure:
Figure 9:
1. Remove the retainer assembly from the steering column-to-intermediate shaft connection, Figure 9.
2. Separate the steering column from the intermediate shaft.
3. Apply a generous amount of heavy grease (C1AZ- 19590-B) in the vee of the steering column side of the slip joint, Figure 9.
NOTE: Do not use a lightweight grease or oil.
4. Install the intermediate shaft into steering column vee joint.
Figure 10:
5. Install the retainer assembly and tighten the nuts to 15-25 ft.lbs. (20-33 N-m), Figure 10.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
C1AZ-19590-B Multi-Purpose Lubricant AG
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 86-4-9
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 3362A
TIME: 0.5 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 3524 - Code: 41