Somerset V6-181 3.0L (1986)
Steering Gear: Customer Interest
Special Policy, Vehicle Involved, Parts & Service Procedure Information
Some 1985-88 Skyhawk, 1985 and 1987-88 Skylark, 1985 Regal Somerset, 1986 Somerset, 1985-88 Century and 1986-88 LeSabre, Electra/Park
Avenue and Riviera model vehicles equipped with power steering may exhibit a temporary reduction of power steering assist when the vehicle is started
cold. After a short period of engine operation, full assist is restored.
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT
This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of five
(5)
years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service. Correction will consist of installation of a
seal service kit.
This "Special Policy Adjustment Bulletin" should be filed in the three ring binder previously furnished to dealers by General Motors.
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
This special policy will be announced to owners by a general press release.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
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All 1985-87 Skyhawks With Power Steering
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All 1985 and 1987 Skylarks
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All 1985 Regal Somersets
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All 1986 Somersets
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All 1985-87 Centurys
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All 1986-87 LeSabre, Electra/Park Avenues and Rivieras
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All 1988 Skyhawks, Skylarks, Centurys, LeSabres, Electra/Park Avenues and Rivieras within the following serial numbers:
SERIES
PLANT
FROM
THROUGH AND INCLUDING
Skyhawk
Leeds
JK400001
JK420909
Skylark
Lansing
JM000001
JMO28119
Century
Tarrytown
JT400001
JT428989
Oklahoma City
J6400001
J6426495
LeSabre
Buick City
JH400001
JH469801 With F41
JH507159 Less F41
Electra/
Wentzville
J1600001
J1669604
Park Avenue
Riviera
Hamtramck
JU400001
JU405112 Less FE3
JU405229 With FE3
REIMBURSEMENT
Customer requests for reimbursement for prior repairs to correct a condition of temporary reduction of power steering assist when cold, are to be
submitted according to the instructions included in this bulletin. Owners must submit original documentation that reasonably confirms the amount of
unreimbursed repair expenses, a description of the repair, the date of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). To ensure these parts will be obtained as soon as possible, they should
be ordered on a "C.I.O." order with NO special instruction code, but on an advise code (2).
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY/VEHICLE
26010340
Seal Service Kit
1
SERVICE PROCEDURE
See instruction sheets attached to this bulletin for installation of Seal Service Kit. Special tools required for this repair (previously furnished to dealers)
are as follows:
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J 37090 Pinion and Valve Ring Protector
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J 29822 Pinion Seal Installer
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J 29810 Stub Shaft Seal Protector
In the unlikely event the Seal Service Kit does not correct the condition, installation of a short gear assembly may be necessary. PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF A SHORT GEAR ASSEMBLY. Contact your Zone/Branch for prior authorization.
