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Steering Wheel - Slow to Return to Center

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Number: 91-81-3B

Section: 3B

Date: October 1990

Corp. Bulletin No.: 033201R
Subject: STEERING WHEEL RETURNABILITY


Model and Year: 1991 CAPRICE
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Condition:
On 1991 B-cars assembled prior to VIN breakpoint MW141646, comments may be received on slower steering wheel returnability, particularly during a low speed right turn maneuver.

Cause:
Incorporation of air bag restraint system into vehicle steering wheel results in off-center mass distribution.

Correction:
Replace existing power steering gear valve assembly with applicable assembly noted below by suspension level and set vehicle caster to 3.5 +/- 1.0 degrees following Service Manual procedures.

Suspension Level Part Number
FE1 26025527
FE2 26025528

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Labor Operation Number: T1647

Labor Time: 2.3 Hours

FAILURE CODE: 92