Steering - Wheel Hub Seizes to Steering Column
BULLETIN NO.: 96-T-36ISSUE DATE: June, 1996
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Chassis-04
CORPORATION NO.: 683201
SUBJECT:
Steering Wheel Hub Seizes to Steering Column When Removing Steering Wheel
(Replace Steering Wheel and Steering Column)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1992-1996 Saturns equipped with supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system
CONDITION:
When removing the steering wheel from the steering column, the steering wheel hub may seize to the steering column, causing the steering wheel to break.
CAUSE:
Steering column hub seizes to steering column.
CORRECTION:
Do not use excessive force to remove the steering wheel. If the steering wheel hub cannot be removed with a steering wheel puller, replace the following parts:
^ Steering wheel
^ Steering wheel shroud
^ Turn signal & headlamp lever assembly
^ Inflatable restraint steering wheel coil assembly
^ Steering column assembly
^ Some models may also require the steering column shrouds to be replaced. Refer to parts requirements for further details.
NOTICE:
Using any tool other than a steering wheel puller can damage the internal steering column bearings, turn signal & headlamp lever assembly and/or inflatable restraint steering wheel coil assembly.
To replace the steering column, refer to "Steering Column" in the "Steering" section of the appropriate year "Chassis Service Manual."
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.