Instrument Cluster - Service Procedure Tips

No.
08-57-88

Date
October 24, 1988

Index
ELECTRICAL

Subject:
Instrument Panel Cluster Service

Models:
1988-89 Eagle Premier

When servicing the Premier's instrument panel, it may be necessary to remove the speedometer or tachometer from the cluster. The following procedure must be used to remove the pointer needles from the instruments. Failure to follow the procedure could result in instrument damage.

Note:
CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO ENSURE THAT THE CLUSTER FACE PLATE FRONT SURFACE AND OUTBOARD VERTICAL EDGE ARE NOT HANDLED BY THE OPERATOR'S FINGERS. CONTACTING THESE VISIBLE AREAS WILL MAR THE FACE PLATE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLEAN GLOVES BE WORN WHILE PERFORMING THESE OPERATIONS.

Speedometer Pointer Removal

1. Grasp the pointer hub and slowly rotate the pointer assembly clockwise & counter clockwise, until pointer contact is made to the trip reset shaft, while gently pulling upward on the hub away from the face plate.

2. Repeat the above step as many times as necessary (approximately 5 - 15 cycles) until the pointer assembly lifts off the movement shaft.

Tachometer Pointer Removal

1. Grasp the pointer hub and slowly turn the pointer assembly counter clockwise while gently pulling upward on the hub away from the face plate. Approximately 5 - 15 full revolutions are required for separation.

Pointer Attachment

1. Grasp the pointer assembly by the hub and gently place the bushing onto the movement shaft. The pointer tip should be indicating approximately 90 MPH (140 KPH") speedometer or 6000 RPM for the tachometer.

2. Rotate the pointer assembly counter clockwise while gently pushing down on the hub toward the dial surface (slight resistance should be felt). Clearance between the hub underside and face plate should be .5 to 1.5 mm (.020 to .060 in.). Stop when the pointer tip comes in line with zero horizontal graduation.

3. If the pointer is not properly aligned to the horizontal graduation perform either of the two following steps.

a. Pointer too high: Continue rotating pointer assembly counter clockwise until alignment is achieved.

b. Pointer too low: Rotate pointer assembly clockwise until rotational resistance is felt. (This does not refer to contact with trip reset shaft). Continue rotating in direction of resistance to compensate for initial misalignment. Release hub allowing pointer assembly to rotate back to its rest position.

c. If alignment is not achieved, repeat steps "a" or "b" as required.

POLICY:
For information only.