Forenza L4-2.0L (2004)
Steering Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Rubbing/Growling Noise When Turning
Section Title: Steering
TSB No. TS 01 04286
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
A NOISE CAN BE HEARD SIMILAR TO GROWLING OR RUBBING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, MOST
NOTICEABLE WHEN PARKING
MODEL(S):
FORENZA, FORENZA WAGON, RENO (RQ420)
YEAR:
2004-2006
AFFECTED VIN(S):
KL5JD56Z95K197876
CONDITION:
A noise can be heard inside the vehicle when turning the steering wheel.
CAUSE:
Rubber to rubber contact of steering shaft dust boot.
CORRECTION:
Please follow the instructions to lubricate the rubber boot where the steering shaft goes through the firewall. On vehicles up to the affected VIN, cut
away a section of rubber from the dust boot of the lower steering shaft. Vehicles on and after the affected VIN will have the updated dust boot.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Lubrication and dust boot modification
