I-Mark L4-1.8L 4FBI DSL (1982)
Steering Gear: Customer Interest
Steering Wheel - Clunking Noise
BT82-011
OCTOBER 1, 1982
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL CLUNK
MODELS AFFECTED
1981 and 1982 Isuzu I-Marks up to vehicle serial number 0833469.
SERVICE INFORMAION
On the affected vehicles, traveling over rough road surfaces may cause a clunk in the steering mechanism. The noise does not cause damage to the
vehicle or affect vehicle safety.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
If a customer is dissatisfied with steering noise on rough roads, the noise can be dampened by the following procedure:
1.
Loosen the steering rack adjusting locknut and remove adjusting plug. (Do not lose the spring that will fall out when removing the plug) .
2.
After removing the adjusting plug and spring, remove the adjusting pad located just above the spring (See fig. 1).
3.
Replace the adjusting pad with the new type pad listed below.
4.
Reinstall spring, adjusting screw and locknut.
5.
Tighten adjusting screw to 3.6 ft. lbs. and then loosen it. Repeat this procedure twice.
6.
Tighten adjusting screw a third time to 3.6 ft. lbs. and then back off adjusting screw 1/12 turn (30~). Tighten locknut.
PARTS INFORMATION
The following part is required for servicing each affected Isuzu I-Mark.
ITEM
PART NUMBER
DEALER COST
Pad Assy, Pressure
8-94113-235-0
$ 3.03
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation:
BT82-011
Time Allowance:
0.3
Trouble Code:
41
Parts:
Dealer Cost + 25%
