Aurora V6-214 3.5L VIN H SFI (2001)
Control Arm: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels/Tires - Shake/Vibration in Steering Wheel/Seat
Bulletin No.: 00-03-10-007F
Date: February 05, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Shake/Vibration in Steering Wheel, Floor, Seat at Highway Speeds on Smooth Roads (Diagnose/Balance Tires/Wheels)
Models:
1998-2004 Buick Park Avenue, Park Avenue Ultra
2000-2004 Buick LeSabre
1998-2004 Cadillac Seville (SLS, STS)
2000-2004 Cadillac DeVille (DTS only)
2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
2000-2004 Pontiac Bonneville (17" Tires only)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2004 model year and delete the screened tire program information for all tire manufacturers except for
Continental General. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-03-10-007E (Section 03 - Suspension).
Condition
Some customers may comment on shaking/vibration in the steering wheel, floor or seat while driving at highway speeds (typically between 60-72 mph
(96-115 km/h)) on smooth roads.
Cause
These specific vehicles may be sensitive to various rotating mass assemblies, especially if they are considered to be out-of-balance.
Correction
1.
Visually inspect the tires and the wheels. Inspect for evidence of the following conditions and correct as necessary.
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Missing balance weights
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Bent rim flange
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Irregular tire wear
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Incomplete bead seating
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Tire irregularities
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Mud/ice build-up in wheel
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Stones in the tire tread
2.
Set the tire pressure to 30 psi (205 kpa) COLD.