Bonneville V6-3800 3.8L (1991)
Steering Damper: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Wheel - Oscillation
Bulletin Number:
91-3-22
Reference Number:
103202R
Publish Date:
11/91
Subject:
SLIGHT STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION
OR POOR ON-CENTER FEEL
(NEW SERVICE PART)
Models
Affected:
1991 BONNEVILLE MODELS
CONDITION:
Oscillation - On some 1991 Bonneville models, the steering wheel may slightly oscillate back and forth, with the vehicle under load, on a straight level
road or up a slight grade.
Poor On-Center Feel - The vehicle may feel like it wants to wander or drift slightly without a solid feel in the middle of the steering travel.
OSCILLATION CORRECTION:
A new steering damper, part number 26031285, has been released for service. Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
Disassembly
Refer to Section 3F4 of the service manual to view the lower steering column components.
1. Disable the SIR system as shown in Section 3F4 of the service manual.
2. Loosen the intermediate shaft joint bolt and pull the intermediate shaft off the end of the column.
Note:
It may be necessary to spread the intermediate shaft joint for ease of removal.
3. Remove the bearing and seal retainer. Remove and discard the lower spring retainer, lower spring and lower bearing seat.
Figure 1
4. Separate the retainer washer assembly from the bearing, seal retainer and discard the retainer washer assembly only. (See Figure 1)
