Steering Column - Creaking Noise

Number: 93-156-3B

Section: 3B

Date: MARCH 1993

Corporate Bulletin No.: 231075

ASE No.: A4

Subject:
CREAKING NOISE AT STEERING COLUMN

Model and Year:
1993 LUMINA

APPLICATION:
1993 W-Cars built prior to the following VIN breakpoints:
Oshawa # 1 138596
Oshawa # 2 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 between panels at areas as indicated in illustration.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation: T3315
Labor Time: 0.2 Hr.