Antenna (Power) - Noisy When Extending/Retracting

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Bulletin No. T-92-99
File in Group 9
Number 86
Corp. Ref. No. 219006R
Date May, 1992


SUBJECT:
POWER ANTENNA NOISY WHEN EXTENDING OR RETRACTING (REPLACE WITH NEW DESIGN ANTENNA)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1992 DEVILLES, FLEETWOODS, ELDORADOS, SEVILLES, BROUGHAMS, AND ALLANTES


Some 1991-1992 model DeVilles, Fleetwoods, Eldorados, Sevilles, Broughams, and Allantes may experience a condition where the power antenna may create unacceptable noise when extending or retracting. This condition may be worse in colder weather.





To repair the condition replace the antenna with a new part number as shown. The replacement antenna has a lower viscosity oil in the upper motor bearing and revised plastic shim washer. Antennas built after February 10, 1992 (Julian date 041 92) will use the lower viscosity oil and have an "O" suffix after the part number. Refer to Figure 1 for location of part numbers and production dates.





IMPORTANT:
The telescoping portion of the antenna should be periodically cleaned but never lubricated as this will collect dirt and may cause premature failures.

For failures due to a bent mast, the replaceable mast section service kit should be used. A bent mast is usually considered damaged and not covered under the terms of the new vehicle warranty.





REPLACEMENT POWER ANTENNA ASSEMBLIES AND MAST KITS