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| STEERING GEAR CLATTER NOISE OVER BUMPS ON EXTREMELY ROUGH ROAD SURFACES – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/7/2015 |
LINCOLN : | 2015-2016 MKC |
ISSUE:
Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 12/7/2015 may exhibit steering gear clatter-type noise over bumps only present on extremely rough road surfaces.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Attach Rotunda Wireless Chassis Ears JSP97202 or equivalent. When driving over extremely rough road surfaces is a clatter-type noise present at the steering gear?
- Yes – proceed to Step 2.
- No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
- Replace the steering gear. Refer to WSM, Section 211-02.
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