Steering Column Noise When Turning – 2004-2005 Mitsubishi

SUBJECT: STEERING COLUMN NOISE WHEN TURNING	No: TSB-05-54-007
	DATE: September, 2005
	MODEL: See below

 

PURPOSE

The steering cancel cam on some affected vehicles may not be completely depressed by the steering wheel. As a result, when the steering wheel is turned, the cancel cam tabs may contact the steering column inner housing, creating a rubbing or clicking noise. Install a washer between the steering column and the switch mounting screw as described in this bulletin. The washer will change the position of the cancel cam, and eliminate the noise.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

2004-05 Endeavor and Galant models produced before 6/10/05 2006 Eclipse models produced before 6/10/05

 

PROCEDURE

	1. Obtain a 1.5 mm thick washer: Outer diameter = 14 mm or smaller Hole diameter = 6 mm or smaller.
	2. Remove the steering wheel assembly. Refer to Group 37 in the appropriate service manual. Then remove the column switch assembly. Refer to Group 54 in the appropriate service manual.

 

3. Insert the washer over the top mounting screw as shown.

4. Reinstall the column switch assembly and steering wheel assembly.

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Steering Column Switch Repair
Nature Code: 80T	Cause Code: 460
Labor Operation No. 54821195	Time Allowance: 0.6 hr.
Warranty Coverage: Basic coverage (3 years/36,000 miles or 5 years/60,000 miles depending on vehicle sale date)
Special Warranty Information: Based on customer complaint only. Normal warranty procedures apply. Claims for vehicles not involved (see “AFFECTED VEHICLES” on page 1) and claims where no customer complaint was made will be subject to chargeback.