CREAKING NOISE AT STEERING COLUMN (PROVIDE CLEARANCE)

SUBJECT: CREAKING NOISE AT STEERING COLUMN (PROVIDE CLEARANCE)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1993'W'MODEL

APPLICATION:

1993 W-Car's built prior to the following VIN breakpoints:

Doraville Olds 317710 Fairfax Pont 234035 Oshawa #2 Buick 422940 Oshawa #1 Chev 138596 Oshawa #2 Chev 114815

CONDITION:

Creaking noise from left side of instrument panel area.

CAUSE:

Steering column reinforcement plate may be contacting cowl lower surface.

CORRECTION:

Provide clearance at lower flange areas (see illustration) to cowl surface.

1. Remove door opening sill plate and pull carpeting back from cowl steering column area.

2. Lift sound deadening material exposing reinforcement plate on cowl panel.

3. Using a small pry bar or equivalent tool provide clearance

4. Between panels at areas as indicated in illustration.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Time: 0.2 Hours

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