Magnum V6-3.5L VIN V (2006)
Power Steering Line/Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Moan/Groan Sound Turning at Idle
NUMBER: 19-002-06
GROUP: Steering
DATE: February 16, 2006
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS
BULLETIN UNTIL MARCH 10, 2006.
SUBJECT:
Moan/Groan Sound Heard At Idle
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised power steering pressure line clip.
MODELS:
2005 - 2006
(LX)
300/Charger/Magnum
2006
(LE)
300/300 Touring (International Markets)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicle equipped with a 3.5L Engine (Sales Code EGG).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Moan/Groan sound heard while turning the steering wheel right or left when the vehicle is at normal operating temperature and the engine is at idle speed
.
DIAGNOSIS:
With the vehicle at normal operating temperature and the engine at idle speed (600 rpm), turn the steering wheel 90° right and left with the A/C on. Turn
the A/C off and repeat turning the steering wheel, if the moan/groan sound is present with the A/C off perform the Repair Procedure. If the moan/groan
sound is NOT present with the A/C OFF, this bulletin does not apply and further diagnosis is required.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Use the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT 23-Body/Exterior/Belly Pan to remove the belly pan.
