E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Steering Wheel: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Wheel - Squeaks While Turning
Article No.
96-9-7
04/22/96
STEERING - STEERING WHEEL "SQUEAK" WHILE TURNING - VEHICLES WITHOUT AIR BAG - 1993-94 OVER 8500 GVW AND 1995
E-350 STRIPPED CHASSIS AND CUTAWAY
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-94 ECONOLINE
1995 E-350
ISSUE:
A "squeak" noise while turning the steering wheel may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by contact between the clockspring's rotor and
housing within the steering wheel assembly.
ACTION:
Replace the clockspring assembly with a brush assembly. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1.
Center front wheels to the straight ahead position.
2.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3.
Unsnap the steering wheel pad horn switch from the steering wheel by grasping the sides of the steering wheel pad horn switch and pulling toward
yourself (Figure 1).
4.
Disconnect the horn/speed control wire harness connector from the contact assembly. Remove and discard the steering wheel pad horn switch from
the steering wheel. Keep the retaining screw (390345-S36 if necessary to replace), it will be used during the installation process.
5.
Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt.
6.
Install Steering Wheel Puller (T67L-3600-A) and remove steering wheel.
