Clunking, Popping, Or Clicking Noise From The Front While Turning

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A09-028
July 16, 2009

Applies To: See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Clunking, Popping, or Clicking Noise From the Front While Turning

(Supersedes 09-028, dated May 2, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars)

REVISION SUMMARY

A VEHICLES AFFECTED section was added, which includes expanded VIN ranges for the 2008 Civic and the addition of certain 2009 Civics.

SYMPTOM

There is a clunk, pop, or click coming from the front of the vehicle when making a left or right turn at slow speeds.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The steering gearbox mounting bolts are not torqued correctly.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

2008 Civic:
From VIN 2HGFA1…8H516998 thru 2HGFA1…8H599999
From VIN 2HGFG1…8H546508 thru 2HGFG1…8H599999
From VIN 2HGFA5…8H705832 thru 2HGFA5…8H799999
From VIN 2HGFG2…8H704505 thru 2HGFG2…8H799999

2009 Civic:
From VIN 2HGFA1…9H500000 thru 2HGFA1…9H525040
From VIN 2HGFG1…9H500000 thru 2HGFG1…9H539364
From VIN 2HGFA5…9H700000 thru 2HGFA5…9H708331
From VIN 2HGFG2…9H700000 thru 2HGFG2…9H704887

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Retorque the steering gearbox mounting bolts.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number:	5130A2
Flat Rate Time:	0.4 hour
Failed Part:	P/N 90108-SNA-000 H/C 8178196
Defect Code:	07405
Symptom Code:	08001
Skill Level:	Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Listen for clunking, popping, or clicking while turning left and right at slow speeds:

If there is a clunking, popping or clicking, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

If you don’t hear the noise, continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Raise and support the vehicle.
Loosen all six of the the steering gearbox mounting bolts several turns.

Torque all of the mounting bolts half-tight, then torque all of them fully.
Lower the vehicle.
Test-drive the vehicle, turning left and right at slow speeds, to make sure the noise is gone.