Aurora V8-4.0L VIN C (1996)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Customer Interest
P/S - Shudder During Low Speed Turns
File In Section: 02 - Steering
Bulletin No.: 99-02-32-008A
Date: April, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Steering Shudder at Idle or Off Idle in Parking Maneuvers
(Install Anti-Shudder Power Steering Outlet Hose Assembly)
Models:
1995-99 Oldsmobile Aurora
This bulletin is being revised to update the parts information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-02-32-008 (Section 02 - Steering).
Condition
Some customers may comment about a steering shudder during slow speed turning/parking maneuvers.
Cause
This condition may be due to a steering hose vibration.
Correction
For 1995-1998 vehicles with a RH routed outlet hose assembly and for 1999 vehicles with a LH routed outlet hose assembly, install a LH routed
anti-shudder Power Steering Outlet Hose Assembly, P/N 25728474.
Replacement Procedure
1.
Use a suction device to drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump reservoir to below the outlet port.
2.
Loosen the nut (2) securing the power steering outlet hose to the upper generator frame attachment stud.
3.
Disconnect the power steering hose (1) from the power steering pump assembly.
4.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in the General Information section of the Service Manual.
5.
Remove LH front tire/wheel assembly.
6.
Remove the front splash shield.
7.
Remove the LH and RH lower splash shield.
8.
Loosen the nut (3) securing the power steering outlet hose to the lower generator frame attachment stud.
