Steering - Steering Gear Squeaking Noise: Overview
TSB No. TS 03-01 11270Section Title: Steering
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM STEERING GEAR
MODEL:
ESTEEM (SY)
YEAR:
1995-1999
CONDITION:
A condition may exist that an audible squeaking noise is heard from the top of the Rack & Pinion when the steering wheel is turned.
CAUSE:
Friction between the pinion shaft and oil seals.
CORRECTION:
Install Oil Seal Kit (p/n 48530-64810) and use Multi-purpose Wheel Bearing Grease # 2 grade during reassembly.
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
This procedure applies to 1995-1998 and some 1999 Esteem (SY) models.
Esteem Sedan ~JS2GB31S_X5165606 ~JS2GB41S_X5161244
Esteem Wagon ~JS2GB31W_X5164490 ~JS2GB41W_X5161373
Refer to this bulletin for visual identification.
REQUIRED PARTS:
Seal Set, Pinion Gear 48530-64810 qty 1
Multi-purpose Wheel Bearing Grease # 2 grade
Permatex 80019, Liquid gasket Three Bond 1102 or equivalent
Permatex 90062, Liquid gasket Three Bond 1105 or equivalent
SPECIAL TOOLS:
09943-86010 Pinion bearing remover & installer
09943-86020 Pinion oil seal protector
SERVICE TOOLS:
Press Tool
Vise
OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT FOR SY MODEL POWER STEERING ASSEMBLIES
APPLICABLE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLIES
The affected power steering gears will no longer be replaced as assemblies. In the event a vehicle requires repair for the following condition, the repair will be limited to replacing the pinion oil seal, stub oil seal, and retaining ring.
Note:
Power steering assemblies other than those described in this bulletin are not applicable to this seal replacement procedure, because the construction of the valve housing differs. Please refer to the illustrations for visual identification.
APPLICATION VIN RANGES
The applicable steering assemblies are found on 1995-1998 and some 1999 Esteem (SY) models.
STEERING GEAR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Refer to section 3B1 of the appropriate Esteem Service Manual for Rack & Pinion removal and installation.
1995-1998 99500-60G00
1999 99500-65D10-33E
After removing the steering gear from the vehicle, continue with the Oil Seal replacement procedure listed in this bulletin.
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