Caprice Classic V8-305 5.0L VIN E TBI (1991)
Steering Gear: Customer Interest
Steering Wheel - Slow to Return to Center
Number:
91-81-3B
Section:
3B
Date:
October 1990
Corp. Bulletin No.: 033201R
Subject:
STEERING WHEEL RETURNABILITY
Model and Year:
1991 CAPRICE
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Condition:
On 1991 B-cars assembled prior to VIN breakpoint MW141646, comments may be received on slower steering wheel returnability, particularly during a
low speed right turn maneuver.
Cause:
Incorporation of air bag restraint system into vehicle steering wheel results in off-center mass distribution.
Correction:
Replace existing power steering gear valve assembly with applicable assembly noted below by suspension level and set vehicle caster to 3.5 +/- 1.0
degrees following Service Manual procedures.
Suspension Level
Part Number
FE1
26025527
FE2
26025528
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Labor Operation Number:
T1647
Labor Time:
2.3 Hours
FAILURE CODE:
92
