Mazda 6 2003 Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin
© 2007 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Subject:
UNUSUAL NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL
2003-2007 MAZDA6 - UNUSUAL NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2003 - 2007 Mazda6
DESCRIPTION
On some vehicles, the steering shaft may make an unusual clunk noise during acceleration while the steering
wheel is turned. The intermediate shaft splines in the steering column may be lacking lubrication and causing
the clunk noise.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers." Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved. No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing.
Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
1738a
Bulletin No:
Last Issued:
SPLINE SLIDING LOCATION
06-001/07
02/22/2007
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