LEAD OR PULL ON STRAIGHT AFTER MAKING TURN

Models Affected: 1987-88 GRAND AM AND SUNBIRD MODELS

Some 1987-88 Grand Am and Sunbird models 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 labor operation number and time.

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