DRIVE LINE VIBRATION AT 45-60 MPH WITH LIGHT LOAD

1988 TORONADO

Some 1988 Toronado's built prior to VIN JU313735 with base brakes or VIN JU313944 with ABS brakes may exhibit a vibration at 45-60 mph with light engine load. The vibration may be felt through the floor pan and or the steering wheel and will disappear when pressure is relieved from the accelerator pedal. The vibration may be worse when going through dips in the road or cornering.

This vibration may be caused by the spider assembly in the in-board joints of the drive axles.

To repair this condition, install a "Spider and Seal Service Kit" (Part Number 26009543) on both drive axles. Parts are expected to be available June 16, 1988. The kit includes a spider assembly, drive axle boot, clamps, and grease. Two kits per car will be required. Refer to Section 4D of the 1988 Toronado Chassis Service Manual for drive axle service procedures.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation F1507 at 1.2 hours.

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