SUBJECT: Clunking Or Rattle In Steering Wheel / Steering Column

NO: 19-01 -98

GROUP: Steering

DATE: Feb. 6, 1998

MODELS: 1995 - 1998 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus 1996 - 1998 (JX) Sebring Convertible 1995 - 1998 (PL) Neon

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Steering wheel/column clunking or rattle is more frequent while hitting bumps or hard turns.

DIAGNOSIS: Inspect steering wheel/column for any rattle or clunking noise. If symptoms exist perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:1 06502413 Bolt, Steering Gear Coupler Retaining

REPAIR PROCEDURE: This bulletin involves resetting the steering column preload. NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE SUPPORTED BY THE TIRES/SUSPENSION. Detach the lower steering column intermediate shaft from the steering gear shaft(see Figure). This allows the steering column preload to reset. Reattach the intermediate shaft to the steering gear using a new bolt, p/n06502413. Tighten bolt to 27 Nm (240 in.lbs.). Install retaining pin into the bolt (see Figure). NOTE: A NEW STEERING GEAR COUPLING PINCH BOLT, P/N 06502413, MUST BE USED WHEN REATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR. THIS BOLT HAS A LOCKING PATCH THAT IS DESTROYED WHEN THE NUT IS REMOVED.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.