Grand AM V6-3300 3.3L (1992)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Customer Interest
Steering - Vehicle Pulls in the Last Direction Turned
Bulletin Number: 93-3-10
Reference Number: 233303R
Publish Date: 5/93
Subject:
FRONT STRUT BEARINGS MAY CAUSE MEMORY STEER (REPLACE BOTH UPPER STRUT MOUNT ASSEMBLIES)
Models Affected:
1992-93 GRAND AM MODELS
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD THE 1993 MODEL YEAR AND REVISE PART NUMBERS (STRUT MOUNT ASSEMBLIES TO
BE REPLACED INSTEAD OF JUST THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT BEARING). THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN
92-3-15 ISSUED 6/92. PLEASE DISCARD BULLETIN 92-3-15.
CONDITION:
On a smooth, flat road, the vehicle may exhibit a type of lead or pull condition. This would be directly following the completion of a turning maneuver.
When the steering wheel is returned to a straight ahead position, the vehicle may tend to lead or pull in the last direction turned. This is known as
"Memory Steer". This condition is always noted as being in the same direction as the last turning maneuver.
CAUSE:
The upper strut mounting bearing may be sticking or binding which may cause a preload on the strut. This preload may cause the vehicle to move in the
last direction turned, thus causing "Memory Steer".
CORRECTION:
Replace both the upper strut mount assemblies with the following, (2 per vehicle, right and left):
Service Part Number
Application
22145610 (Green)
FE1 & FE3 Suspensions
1.
Refer to technical bulletin 92-3-3 issued 12/91 for proper diagnosis. If memory steer is found, proceed to next step.
2.
Remove both strut assemblies from car, refer to Section 3C in service manual.
3.
Disassemble strut, refer to SECTION 3C in the service manual.
4.
Install new strut mount assembly.
5.
Reassemble strut.
6.
Install strut on car, DO NOT INTERCHANGE TOP STRUT BOLT AND BRAKE HOSE BRACKET BOLT! SHORT BOLT MUST GO IN
TOP OF STRUT MOUNT.
7.
Check front wheel alignment, adjust if necessary.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Labor Operation Number: E-3927
Labor Time: 1.4
