Grand AM L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
Correction
Diagnosis of the condition should be carried out as follows:
1.
Check and/or Adjust Brake Lamp Switch By:
Remove
a.
Driver side sound insulator.
b.
Electrical connection from brake switch.
c.
Adjust brake switch as follows:
1995 - Pull brake pedal upward with approximately 40 pounds of force. Switch may move in retainer providing proper adjustment. No noise indicates
adjustment was correct.
1996-97 - Some late 1996 and 1997 J-models may have a new style brake switch. To adjust this new style switch, rotate stop lamp switch
counter-clockwise approximately 45. in retainer until switch stops. Pull switch toward rear of vehicle and then push towards front of vehicle until switch
bottoms out against brake pedal (see "Important" statement below) and switch actuator is fully depressed. Snap brake switch into retainer by turning
clockwise 45. until a click is heard.
Important:
Brake pedal must be in rest position during above adjustment procedure.
Install
a.
Electrical connection to brake switch.
b.
Driver side sound insulator.
REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT -
After adjustment, proceed to Step 3 (checking front
and rear brakes) and then Step 2.
BRAKE SWITCH FOUND PROPERLY -
Proceed to Step 2.
2.
Elevate Rear Wheels and Check For Low Turning Effort By Hand:
FREE - Cycle park brake 3-4 times and re-evaluate drag. If drag cannot be duplicated under customer conditions of usage, environment, etc.,
return to service.
NOT FREE - Proceed to Step 3.
3.
On Wheels That Are Dragging, remove wheel and brake drum for diagnosis. Inspect the drum/linings for signs of overheating (cracked or
crumbling brake lining, blue coloration of brake drum or brake shoe web, unusual odor, etc. Damaged linings and drum(s) should be replaced and
