Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Customer Interest
Power Steering System - Rattle Noise on Bumps
NO: 19-06-94
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Aug. 5, 1994
SUBJECT:
Power Steering System Rattle
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/11/94, MDH (07-11-XX), 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
O-Ring, Banjo Bolt to Hose
1
4626691
O-Ring, 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. 81-270-5025), Pgs. 19-13 to 19-15.
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. 81-270-5025), Pg. 19-16.
