Steering - Steering Column Rubbing Noise When Turning

No: 76/22/03/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 12/05/03

Steering Column Cowl Rub

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

New Range Rover (LM) All

SITUATION:

STEERING COLUMN COWL CONTACTS THE STEERING WHEEL

The column cover may have been incorrectly installed during a repair procedure permitting contact with the steering wheel and causing a rubbing noise. The information in the current RAVE Workshop Manual is incomplete and does not indicate all required steps.

RESOLUTION:

REPOSITION THE COWL FOR CORRECT CLEARANCE

Should a customer express concern regarding the above, follow the rectification procedure outlined in this bulletin.

PARTS INFORMATION:

No parts required

AS400 WARRANTY CLAIMS (CANADA ONLY)

57.40.29 Time 0.10 hrs.
Correctly install steering cowl column

FAULT CODE: A

DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:





DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

INSTALL COLUMN COWL USING NEW PROCEDURE

NOTE:
The steering column cowl or "nacelle" procedure in the Workshop Manual (57.40.29) will be updated at the next available opportunity to reflect the procedure detailed below.

1. Fully extend the steering column for access. Wheel removal is not required.





2. Remove three Torx screws securing steering column cowl. (Figure 1)

3. Release the cowl from the clips securing the assembly to the column extension bellows.

4. Remove the steering column cowl.

5. Push the steering column extension bellows fully toward the front of the vehicle.

CAUTION:
The lower half of the cowl must not come in contact with the steering wheel.

6. Position the lower half of the cowl to the column assembly.

7. Install and tighten the two T25 Torx screws.

8. Install the upper half of the cowl.

9. Verify that the clips engage with the lower half.

CAUTION:
The upper part of the cowl must not come in contact with the steering wheel.

10. Verify that there is no contact between the upper or lower cowl components and the steering wheel.

11. Secure the upper half of the cowl into position with the remaining T20 Torx screw.

12. Install and secure steering column extension bellows to the assembled cowl.