SUBJECT: Power Steering System Rattle

NO: 19­06­94

GROUP: Steering

DATE: Aug. 5, 1994

MODELS: 1995 (PL) Neon NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/11/94, MDH (0711­XX), EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A metallic rattle that appears to be coming from the front suspension or through the steering column. This noise usually occurs when the vehicle is driven through a turn and the tire goes over a pot hole, tar strip, or other surface irregularity.

PARTS REQUIRED: 1 4626896 Power Steering Fluid Return Line 1 4361097 O­Ring, Banjo Bolt to Hose 1 4626691 O­Ring, Hose to Pump AR 4318085 Power Steering Fluid (16 Oz) AR 4549617 Power Steering Fluid (1 Qt

REPAIR PROCEDURE: This bulletin involves replacing the power steering fluid return line with a revised part and tightening the power steering pump housing bolts to a revised torque specification. 1. Remove the power steering fluid return line and install the revised power steering fluid return line, P/N 4626896, as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81­270­5025), Pgs. 19­13 to 19­15. 2. Before adding power steering fluid to the proper level, proceed to Step 3. 3. Remove the power steering pump as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81­270­5025), Pg. 19­16. 4. Tighten the four power steering pump housing bolts to 243 In. Lbs. (27 Nm). See Illustration. NOTE: IF THESE BOLTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE REVISED TORQUE SPECIFIED, PUMP NOISE ON COLD STARTS MAY BECOME UNACCEPTABLE. 5. Install the power steering pump in the vehicle and refill the system with fluid as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81­2705025), Pgs. 19­17 to 19­18.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.