Steering Wheel - Off Center Service Procedure
Bulletin No. T 86-11File in Group 3A
Number 2
Corp. Ref. No.
Date Nov. '85
SUBJECT: STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER
MODELS AFFECTED: 1986 ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES
Some early production 1986 Eldorados and Sevilles may have steering wheels that are off center. This condition may be caused by either misadjusted toe-in or improper frame to body alignment. Follow the listed service procedure to repair this condition.
INSPECTION
1. Raise vehicle.
FIGURE 1 - CHECKING FRAME ALIGNMENT:
2. View the two alignment holes through the slotted hole between the number 2 and 3 frame insulator positions. (See Figure 1).
3. If the alignment holes line up, as illustrated in Figure 1, the frame is properly positioned; repair the "steering wheel off center" condition by adjusting toe in.
4. If the alignment holes do not line up, refer to the repair procedure in this bulletin.
REPAIR
1. If using a body contact hoist support frame with jack stands. If using a suspension contact hoist position jack stands under the body.
2. Remove left and right #1 insulator covers.
3. Loosen #1, #2 and #3 frame insulator bolts on both the left and right side of the frame.
4. If using a body contact hoist raise vehicle slightly so frame is no longer supported by jack stands. If using a suspension contact hoist lower hoist slightly so the front of the vehicle is supported on the jack stands.
FIGURE 2 - REALIGNING FRAME:
5. Insert dowel pins, on both the left and right side, through the slotted hole and two alignment holes (See Figure 2).
FIGURE 1 - CHECKING FRAME ALIGNMENT:
6. Move the dowel pins so the two alignment holes line up when viewed from the bottom (See Figure 1).
7. Tighten left hand #2 frame insulator to 100 N.m (74 ft.lbs.).
8. Tighten left hand #1 frame insulator to 100 N.m (74 ft.lbs.).
9. Tighten remaining frame insulators to 100 N.m (74 ft.lbs.), (order optional).
10. Remove jack stands.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Align vehicle.
For warranty purposes, use one of the following labor operations:
Description Labor Operation Labor Hours
Adjust Toe-In E2000 .5
Repair Misaligned T6138 1.4*
Frame
* Add .3 hours if it is necessary to file struts to adjust caster.