Roadmaster V8-305 5.0L (1992)
Front Steering Knuckle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Stop - Noise/Crunch in Full Lock Turns
Bulletin: 92-3-19
Date: Aug. '92
Ref.No.: 92-256-3
Corp.Ref.No.: 233305
SUBJECT:
STEERING STOP NOISE/CRUNCH (TRIM/ALTER STEERING KNUCKLE MOUNTED STEERING STOP)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-92 ROADMASTERS
CONDITION:
Some 1991-92 Roadmasters may exhibit a noise condition noted during a low speed full right or left turning maneuver.
CAUSE:
Steering knuckle mounted steering stops contacting attaching rivets of the steering stops mounted to the lower control arms.
CORRECTION:
To eliminate potential steering stop to rivet contact, both right and left steering knuckle mounted steering stops must be removed and trimmed per
Service Procedure below.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to General Information (Section 0A) of the respective Roadmaster Service Manual.
2.
Remove front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E) of the respective Service Manual.
3.
Utilizing a back-up wrench on bolt securing brake shield and steering stop to knuckle, remove nut and steering stop on both sides of vehicle.
NOTICE:
It is essential that back-up wrench be utilized to eliminate the potential for bolt backing out, resulting in brake rotor to bolt contact.
