XJ-6 L6-4.0L (1991)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Upper Column Cowl - Rattles/Squeaks
76-75
Upper Steering Column -
Rattles/Squeaks - Repair
MODEL
All
DATE
2/92
ISSUE:
Squeaks and rattles from the upper steering column cowl on XJS and Sedan Range vehicles.
ACTION:
Modify the upper cowl using the following procedure for both XJS and Sedan Range vehicles:
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Remove the lower steering column cowl using Repair Operation 76.46.03 in the XJS or Sedan Range Repair Manual.
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Remove the upper steering column cowl using Repair Operation 76.46.02. (Note the ground lead on the right side attaching screw on 1992 MY
XJS vehicles)
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Partially install upper half cowl screws into the brass threaded inserts.
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Support cowl on bench. Tap on screw heads with a hammer until the brass inserts located in the upright are driven 1/8" below the flush surface.
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File off the plastic upright until it is smooth with the new position of the brass insert.
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Use a liquid adhesive to secure brass insert to plastic upright.
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Using compressed air, clean any plastic filings away from cowl and brass threads.
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Secure wires and connectors at steering column with ratchet strap wire ties.
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Install upper and lower steering column cowls.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
XJS
Fault Code: 5CCF
R.O. Number: 76.46.02 (steering column upper cowl renew)
Time Allowance: 0.20 hrs.
R.O. Number: 76.46.00 (steering column upper cowl modification)
Time Allowance: Use actual shop time
Fault Code: 5CDF
R.O. Number: 76.46.03 (steering column lower cowl renew)
Time Allowance: 0.10 hrs.
Sedan Range
Fault Code: 5CCF
R.O. Number: 76.46.02 (steering column upper cowl renew)
Time Allowance: 0.15 hrs.
R.O. Number: 76.46.00 (steering column upper cowl modification)
Time Allowance: Use actual shop time
Fault Code: 5CDF
R.O. Number: 76.46.03 (steering column lower cowl renew)