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Subject:
UNUSUAL NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL
Bulletin No: 06-001/07
Last Issued: 02/22/2007
Service Bulletin
Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
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.
SPLINE SLIDING LOCATION
1738a
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