Service bulletin 18296
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| Type | Service bulletin |
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| NHTSA id | 10147333 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | 18296 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-09-19 |
| NHTSA component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
NHTSA's summary
18296 - Service Update - Left front tie rod jam nut may be below torque specification, (75 +/- 15 Nm). Because the jam nut may be below torque spec, it could loosen and result in wheel alignment (toe) changing while driving. Drivers may notice a squeak noise when turning or hitting bumps, a loose feeling in the steering, or shaking in the steering wheel on bumps. In extreme cases the tie rod end could become disconnected, resulting in a loss of steering control. Perform toe adjustment and secure all fasteners to correct torque.
The document
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Components
Steering, Steering column and wheel, Tie rods and steering linkage
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 2019 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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