Power Steering Cooler - Rattling Noise

Article No.
93-15-12

07/21/93

NOISE - "RATTLE" - POWER STEERING COOLER BOLTS

FORD: 1992-93 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992-93 CONTINENTAL, SABLE
1993 MARK VIII

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the dealer coding information.

ISSUE:
A noise or "rattle" heard from the engine area may be caused by the power steering cooler attaching bolts being over-torqued and piercing the power steering cooler mounting bracket resulting in the bracket becoming loose.

ACTION:
Replace the mounting bolts with new bolts, Refer to the following service procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove and discard the existing hex head bolt attaching the power steering cooler to the mounting bracket.








2. Replace with new screw and washer assemblies (Part No. N606676-S36). Refer to Figures 1 and 2.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

N606676-S36 Screw And Washer Assembly BR
(Pk./5)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 93-13-8
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
931512A Remove And Install Power 0.4 Hr.
Steering Oil Cooler Bolts -
Mark VIII
931512B Remove And Install Power 0.3 Hr.
Steering Oil Cooler Bolts -
Taurus, Sable, Continental

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3D746 58

OASIS CODES: 303000, 497000, 702000, 702100