Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 19-02-99A
Date: 991022
Steering Wheel/Steering Column - Clunking Or Rattle
NUMBER: 19-02-99 Rev. A
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Oct. 22, 1999
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS 19-01-98 DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1998 WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1998 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO.
81-699-99003) AND 19-02-99 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISION ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH
**ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODELS AND PARTS CHANGES.
SUBJECT:
Clunking Or Rattle In Steering Wheel/Steering Column
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves resetting the steering column preload.
MODELS:
1995 - **2000**
(JA)
Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 - **2000**
(JX)
Sebring Convertible
1995 - 2000
(PL)
Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Steering wheel/column clunking or rattle is more frequent while hitting bumps or on hard turns.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect steering wheel/column for any rattle or clunking noise. If symptoms exist perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05015627AA
Bolt, Steering Gear Coupler Retaining, PL
1
**06506112AA
Bolt, Steering Gear Coupler Retaining, JA/JX**
1
**06036212AA
Clip, Steering Gear Coupler Retaining, JA/JX**
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
19-20-12-96
0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment
Repair Procedure
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS
OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
THE VEHICLE WHEELS NEED TO BE ON THE GROUND (SUPPORTING VEHICLE WEIGHT) WHEN PERFORMING THIS
REPAIR.
1.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2.
If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, adjust to the full up position.