Toronado V6-3800 3.8L (1988)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Driveline - Vibration Between 45 - 60 MPH
SUBJECT:
DRIVE LINE VIBRATION AT 45 - 60 MPH WITH LIGHT LOAD, INSTALL NEW DRIVE AXLE SPIDER KIT
MODELS/YEARS:
1988 TORONADO
NUMBER:
88-T-96
CORP. REF. NO. 814301R
DATE:
August 1988
SECTION:
4D
Some 1988 Toronado's built prior to VIN JU313735 with base brakes or VIN JU313944 with ABS brakes may exhibit a vibration at 45 - 60 mph with
light engine load. The vibration may be felt through the floor pan and/or the steering wheel and will disappear when pressure is relieved from the
accelerator pedal. The vibration may be worse when going through dips in the road or cornering.
This vibration may be caused by the spider assembly in the in-board joints of the drive axles.
To repair this condition, install a "Spider and Seal Service Kit" (Part Number 26009543) on both drive axles. Parts are expected to be available June 16,
1988. The kit includes a spider assembly, drive axle boot clamps, and grease. Two kits per car will be required. Refer to Section 4D of the 1988
Toronado Chassis Service Manual for drive axle service procedures.
For warranty purposes use Labor Operation F1507 at 1.2 hours.
