Reatta V6-231 3.8L VIN C SFI (1990)
Steering Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Column - Noise
Bulletin 90-3-19
Date Sept. '90
Ref. No. 90-175-3
Corp. Ref. No. 013204
SUBJECT:
NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN NEAR INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (INSTALL A RETAINING WASHER)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1990 RIVIERA AND REATTA
Some 1990 Rivieras and Reattas may experience a condition of road noise at the lower end of the steering column. This condition may be improved by
using the following procedure:
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Section 9J in the Service Information Manual.
2. Make sure the wheels are in the straight ahead position and the ignition switch is in the locked position.
NOTICE:
THE COIL ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME UNCENTERED IF THE COLUMN IS SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR AND IS
ALLOWED TO ROTATE. IF A COIL BECOMES UNCENTERED, REFER TO SECTION 3F4A OF THE SERVICE INFORMATION
MANUAL TO CENTER THE COIL. IMPROPER CENTERING OF THE SIR COIL WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY SIR SYSTEM REPAIR.
Figure 1
3. Push shaft boot cover away from bearing and seal retainer giving clearance to the intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Refer to Figure 1.
Figure 2
