Steering Gear - Clunking Noise

Bulletin No. T 84-17
File In Group 3B
Number 11
Date Nov. '83

SUBJECT: STEERING GEAR

MODELS AFFECTED: 1983 CIMARRON

FIGURE 1 - Piston and Ring:

Some 1983 Cimarrons may experience a clunking noise when reversing steering direction. This condition may be caused by excessive piston ring to ring land side clearance of the piston and rod assembly.

To verify this condition, upon disassembly of the gear mechanism, if a .010" feeler gauge can be placed at any point between the piston and piston ring, this is evidence of excessive clearance, Figure 1.

Replacement of the piston rod assembly and piston ring are necessary to eliminate this condition.
For warranty purposes, use Operation No. E9720 at 2.8 hours (automatic) or 2.7 hours (manual).