Regal V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 8 4-bbl (1983)
Steering Gear: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Split Rings For Rack and Pinion
Bulletin:
88-3-18
Date:
July, '88
Ref. No.:
88-186-3
Corp. Ref. No.: 883205R
SUBJECT:
SPOOL VALVE SPLIT RINGS FOR USE IN ALUMINUM HOUSING POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION GEARS
MODELS AFFECTED: 1980-1988 ALL BUICKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES WITH
ALUMINUM VALVE BODY HOUSINGS
Service (split ring) seal kit Part Number 26010340 is now available and can be installed on all vehicles equipped with power rack and pinion steering
gears with aluminum valve body housings. The service seal kit replaces the previous solid rings.
The special split rings are designed to expand into the seal wear grooves which may exist in the valve body housing and seat against the bottom of the
grooves. This will ensure power steering assist when cold.
