Steering Stop - Noise/Crunch in Full Lock Turns

Number:
92-255-3B

Section:
3B

Date:
AUGUST 1992

Corporate Bulletin No.:
233305

ASE No.:
A4



Subject:
STEERING STOP NOISE/CRUNCH


Model and Year:
1991-92 CAPRICE



Some 1991-92 B-car sedans, with suspension systems indicated below by RPO, may exhibit a noise condition noted during a low speed full right or left turning maneuver.

Suspension RPO's

FE2
FE3
7B3

Cause:

Steering knuckle mounted steering stops contacting attaching rivets of the steering stops mounted to the lower control arms on those vehicles equipped with suspension RPO's noted above.

Correction:

To eliminate potential steering stop to rivet contact, both right and left steering knuckle mounted steering stops must be removed and trimmed per Service Procedure below.

Service Procedure


1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to General Information (Section OA) of applicable Service Manual.

2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E) of applicable Service Manual.

3. Utilizing a back-up wrench on bolt securing brake shield and steering stop to knuckle, remove nut and steering stop on both sides of vehicle.

NOTICE:
It is essential that back-up wrench be utilized to eliminate the potential for bolt backing out, resulting in brake rotor to bolt contact.





4. Trim both knuckle mounted stops as shown in illustration.

5. Install stops on attaching bolts and utilizing a back-up wrench on bolts, install nuts and torque to 27 N-m (20 Lbs.Ft.).

6. Install wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E) of applicable Service Manual.

7. Lower vehicle.

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation:
T-1881

Labor Time:
0.6 Hr.