Power Steering System - Production Changes

NO: 19-02-97

GROUP: Steering

DATE: Feb. 14, 1997

SUBJECT:
Power Steering System Change

MODELS:
1997 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER JAN. 7, 1997 (MDH 0107XX).

DISCUSSION:

JA vehicles built up to Jan. 7, 1997 (MDH 0107XX) with speed proportional steering are equipped with an electronically controlled speed sensitive variable assist power steering system. Vehicles built on or after Jan. 7, 1997 are equipped with a droop flow speed sensitive variable assist power steering system.

Both systems provide more assist at slower speeds and better road feel at higher speeds, however, service procedures vary depending on the component. For the proper service procedures use Group 19 of the following service publications:

System Service Manual

Electronically Controlled 1997 Cirrus/Stratus (Publication No. 81-270-7121)

Droop Flow 1997 Sebring Convertible (Publication No. 81-270-7122)

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