SUBJECT: Steering Noise When Turning Right
NO: 19-04-96 Rev. A
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Jan. 10. 1997
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-04-96, DATED AUGUST 9, 1996 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE NEON HAS BEEN ADDED. ALL CHANGES TO THE PROCEDURE ARE MARKED WITH**ASTERISKS**
MODELS:
1995 -1996 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
**1995 -1997 (PL) Neon**
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD STEERING, SALES CODE SBA.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Whistle and/or hiss noise from steering gear when making right turns.
DIAGNOSIS:

To verify noise, heat the power steering fluid to 155-165_ F by holding engine speed at 2000-3000 rpm. Turn the steering wheel to the left and hit the stop ten times. Turn the wheel to the right and hit the stop ten times. Repeat this for a total of three times.

Return the steering wheel to the center position and let the engine idle. Very slowly, turn the wheel to the right. Periodically stop and move the wheel back very slowly. Listen for a high pitched "whistle". If a "whistle" exists it can be maintained by holding the wheel at that position.

Return the wheel to the center position. Turn the wheel to the right at a speed of approximately 12 rpm. Listen for a constant "hiss" noise.

If either of these noises exists during right hand turns, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 04886335AA Gear Assembly, Power Steering (Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus)
**1 04897187AA Gear Assembly, Power Steering (Neon)**
REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves replacing the power steering gear with a revised part.

Remove and replace the power steering gear as described on page 19-36 of the 1996 Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-6121). **For Neon refer to the1997 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-7025) beginning on page 19-29.**
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.