Bonneville V6-3800 3.8L (1991)
Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Slight Torque Steer During Acceleration
Bulletin Number:
92-6-12
Reference Number:
106001
Publish Date:
11/91
Subject:
SLIGHT TORQUE STEER ON ACCELERATION
(NEW SERVICE PART)
Models
Affected:
1991-92 BONNEVILLE MODELS
CONDITION:
A condition of slight torque steer to either the right or left, during acceleration, may be experienced on the above vehicles. This condition may be caused
by the engine/transaxle assembly being misaligned in the frame, resulting in improper drive axle operating angles.
Torque steer should not be confused with radial tire lead or pull. Review the front wheel drive radial tire lead/pull chart in Section 3 of the Chassis
Service Manual for more information.
DEFINITIONS:
Lead or Pull:
Vehicle movement to the left or right, with the transmission in neutral, from a straight path on a level road with no input to the
steering wheel (hands off).
Torque Steer:
Vehicle and steering wheel movement to the left or right on acceleration.
