Steering Wheel - Clicking Noise When Turning

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STEERING WHEEL - "CLICKING" NOISE WHEN TURNING - CARS BUILT AFTER 6/04/90


Article No. 91-3-1


FORD: 1990-91 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS


LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1990-91 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOWN CAR


ISSUE: A "clicking" noise when turning the steering wheel may be caused by the upper steering shaft bearing pre-load mechanism. The upper steering shaft pre-load mechanism may not be seated correctly. The "clicking" noise does not affect steering operation.

ACTION: Re-adjust the upper shaft bearing pre-load mechanism to eliminate clicking sound.

1. Hold the steering wheel at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.

2. Push down on the steering wheel until you feel the steering shaft move against the upper bearing pre-load spring.


3. Release the steering wheel.


4. Repeat this procedure about 10 times to obtain proper seating.


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 90-25-8


WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage


OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

910301A Adjust Steering Wheel 0.2 Hr.
Preload
DEALER CODING


BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE

3517 56

OASIS CODES: 303000