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Seat - Hard to Move Forward and Rearward for Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998

Problem

Action

New adjusters are not broken in. Required break in period is 20 cycles.

Operate the seat to the full-forward position and then to the full-rearward position several times to work new adjuster tightness out of channels.

Adjuster(s) is improperly lubricated.

Use AutoLube A or equivalent to lubricate the adjuster channels.

Adjuster(s) is binding due to bent and/or damaged channels.

Replace the adjuster(s).

Adjuster(s) is binding due to the bearing being out of position.

Push on the adjuster to full-forward into stops to rephase.