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January 11, 2019 Service bulletin

This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the...

Subaru technical service bulletin 04-23-18R for 2014-2018 Subaru Forester.

Bulletin number
04-23-18R
Component
Steering: rack and pinion: rack
Summary
This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging? type sound coming from the steering rack and / or a vibration felt through the steering wheel, use the flow chart below to help make diagnosis of the concern easier.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 104 complaints in the steering category.

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