Wheel Cover/Center Cap - Distorts/Falls Off

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Models

1988 Eagle Premier


Subject

Front Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Retention


Index

WHEELS & TIRES


Date

September 12, 1988


No.

22-51-88

(C22-51)

P-3798
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Some 1988 Eagle Premiers may have front wheel covers or styled wheel center caps that, under certain extreme braking conditions, become distorted and fall off as they lose their retention capabilities.

DIAGNOSIS

This condition may be caused by the front brake rotor splash shields restricting air circulation to the front wheel area. When replacing wheel covers or center caps, both front brake rotor splash shields should be removed to improve air circulation to the wheel area. The splash shields are no longer installed in production and are not available as a service part. Removal of the splash shields will not adversely affect the brake rotor or brake operation.

Use the following repair procedure when missing or distorted wheel covers or center caps are replaced, and poor air circulation is suspected.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

The following repair procedure outlines the removal of the front brake rotor splash shields.

NOTE: ALWAYS REMOVE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPLASH SHIELDS.


1. Remove the following components as outlined in Section K of M.R. 287.

^ Calipers
^ Pads
^ Rotors

2. With the calipers, pads and rotors removed, remove the three (3) splash shield retaining bolts.
3. Remove and discard the splash shields and retaining bolts from the right and left sides.

4. Reinstall the rotors, pads and the calipers as outlined in Section K of M.R. 287.


POLICY: Reimbursable under the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 05-21-25-90 . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 51 - Improperly Installed