Steering - Revised Camber Angle for Vehicle Drift

NO: TSB-99-33A-002REV
DATE: March, 1999
MODEL: 1999 Galant

SUBJECT:
STEERING DRIFT





This bulletin supersedes TSB-99-33A-002 issued March, 1999 to correct front camber change specifications in the flowchart. Revisions are marked by **.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Some affected vehicles may have a steering drift condition (tendency to drift to one side) when the steering wheel is released. The drift could be to the left or the right side of the road.

Steering drift may be caused by incorrect tire inflation or incorrect wheel alignment (camber). On affected vehicles, it may be necessary to change the camber angle to up to 1.5 degrees per wheel.

The flowchart in this bulletin contains diagnosis steps for correcting steering drift on affected vehicles.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1999 Galant

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Normal warranty procedures apply.