Park Avenue Ultra V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1991)
Steering Damper: Customer Interest
Steering Wheel - Slight Oscillation
Bulletin: 92-3-2
Date: Oct. '91
Ref. No.: 92-37-3
Corp. Ref. No.: 103202R
SUBJECT:
SLIGHT STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION OR POOR ON-CENTER FEEL
MODELS AFFECTED: 1991 PARK AVENUE/ULTRA 1992 LESABRE
CONDITION:
Oscillation - On some 1991-92 Park Avenue/Ultra and LeSabre vehicles, the steering wheel may slightly oscillate back and forth, with the vehicle under
load, on a straight level road or up a slight grade.
Poor On-Center Feel - The vehicle may feel like it wants to wander or drift slightly without a solid feel in the middle of the steering travel.
OSCILLATION CORRECTION:
A new steering damper, part number 26031285, has been released for service. Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
FIGURE 1
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
Disassembly Refer to Section 3F4 of the service manual to view the lower steering column components.
1. Disable the SIR system as shown in Section 3F4 of the service manual.
2. Loosen the intermediate shaft joint bolt and pull the intermediate shaft off the end of the column.
Note:
It may be necessary to spread the intermediate shaft joint for ease of removal.
3. Remove the bearing and seal retainer. Remove and discard the lower spring retainer, lower spring and lower bearing seat.
