Steering - Front End Pop/Clunk/Click On Turns

09-028

July 16, 2009

*Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED*

Clunking, Popping, or Clicking Noise From the Front While Turning (Supersedes 09-028, dated May 2, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars)

*REVISION SUMMARY
A VEHICLES AFFECTED section was added, which includes expanded VIN ranges for the 2008 Civic and the addition of certain 2009 Civics.*

SYMPTOM

There is a clunk, pop, or click coming from the front of the vehicle when making a left or right turn at slow speeds.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The steering gearbox mounting bolts are not torqued correctly.





*VEHICLES AFFECTED*

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Retorque the steering gearbox mounting bolts.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 5130A2

Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour

Failed Part: P/N 901 08-SNA-000
H/C 8178196

Defect Code: 07405

Symptom Code: 08001

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Listen for clunking, popping, or clicking while turning lefi and right at slow speeds:

^ If there is a clunking, popping or clicking, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

^ If you don't hear the noise, continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Loosen all six of the the steering gearbox mounting bolts several turns.

3. Torque all of the mounting bolts half-tight, then torque all of them fully.

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Test-drive the vehicle, turning lefi and right at slow speeds, to make sure the noise is gone.





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