Steering Wheel - Squeaks While Turning
Article No.96-9-7
04/22/96
STEERING - STEERING WHEEL "SQUEAK" WHILE TURNING - VEHICLES WITHOUT AIR BAG - 1993-94 OVER 8500 GVW AND 1995 E-350 STRIPPED CHASSIS AND CUTAWAY
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-94 ECONOLINE
1995 E-350
ISSUE:
A "squeak" noise while turning the steering wheel may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by contact between the clockspring's rotor and housing within the steering wheel assembly.
ACTION:
Replace the clockspring assembly with a brush assembly. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1. Center front wheels to the straight ahead position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Unsnap the steering wheel pad horn switch from the steering wheel by grasping the sides of the steering wheel pad horn switch and pulling toward yourself (Figure 1).
4. Disconnect the horn/speed control wire harness connector from the contact assembly. Remove and discard the steering wheel pad horn switch from the steering wheel. Keep the retaining screw (390345-S36 if necessary to replace), it will be used during the installation process.
5. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt.
6. Install Steering Wheel Puller (T67L-3600-A) and remove steering wheel.
7. Remove the clockspring assembly and discard.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the vehicle's front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
2. Install new wiring with new brush assembly (-90899-) by aligning the bolt on the brush to the steering column and connect the ignition cylinder, PRNDL label, and wiring harness connectors (-14A200-). Torque the retaining screw to 2-3 N.m (1.5-2.2 lb-ft) (Figure 2).
3. Position the new steering wheel (F6TZ-3600-AAA) on the steering shaft so the alignment marks are aligned.
4. Install a new steering wheel retaining bolt (N804385-S100) and tighten to 31-44 N.m (23-32 lb-ft).
5. Connect steering wheel pad horn switch speed control wire harness (-13A805-) to brush assembly connector.
6. Position steering wheel pad horn switch over steering wheel and snap into place.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
NOTE:
WHEN THE BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED, SOME ABNORMAL DRIVE SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR WHILE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) RELEARNS ITS ADAPTIVE STRATEGY. THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN 16km (10 MILES) OR MORE FOR PCM TO RELEARN THE STRATEGY.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
960907A Replace Clockspring With 0.5 Hr.
Brush Assembly
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
13806 79
OASIS CODES: 107000, 203000, 303000, 702000, 702300