LEAD/PULL AFTER COMPLETION OF A TURNING MANEUVER
VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987-88 "J/N/ AND L" CARS
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Some 1987-88 "J/N/L" cars may exhibit a slight lead/pull condition when the
steering wheel is returned to a neutral or straight ahead position after
completion of a turning maneuver. This condition is always noted as being in
the direction of the last turning maneuver (right turn - lead/pull right,
left turn - lead/pull left), and may vary in degree right to left. This
occurs with the driver's hands off the steering wheel.
This lead/pull may be attributable to front spring wind-up caused by front
strut mount (s) assembled with bearings exhibiting high frictional
characteristics.
Vehicles exhibiting this condition may be repaired by replacement of both
front strut mounts with appropriate mounts available from GMSPO, following
applicable shop manual procedure.
Use applicable labour operation number and time.
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional
technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform
those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a
vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools,
safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely.
If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies
to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See
a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors
vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from
the information.