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Poor Operation, Incorrect Operation > < Steering Column Assembly, Remove and Install

Field Remedy: 1960

Subject: CIM steering column - Noises during steering wheel motion
Models: Engines: Option:
Astra-H 2004...,Zafira-B 2005... All,All
Complaint: Noises from CIM during steering wheel motion.
Cause: Due to relative movement between center steering wheel and the unlocking mechanism of the winding spring chafing noises can be occur.
Production: All Astra-H vehicles are potentially affected.

Remedy:

In case of customer complaint dismantle the steering wheel, see working procedure "Steering wheel replace, group "M", Service Instruction Astra-H (Document Number 00601214). Take care when removing the steering wheel not to move the position of the steering angle sensor otherwise the sensor must be recalibrated. Add the adhesive foil (Partnumber: 90421606 / Cataloguenumber: 1 57 951) to the center steering wheel in the area of the winding spring unlocking mechanism see picture I, arrow.

Object Number: 10685557  Size: DEFAULT

Note: To improve the adhesion of the foil degrease the hub. Ensure that you wait 45 minutes before the re-installation of the steering wheel to allow the adhesive foil sufficient time to cure.

FunctionalGroup: M - Steering
Complaint Group: 02 - Chafing,14 - Noises or Vibrations
Trouble Code: None

Poor Operation, Incorrect Operation > < Steering Column Assembly, Remove and Install