Celebrity L4-151 2.5L (1982)
Technical Service Bulletin # 842723B
Date: 880301
Campaign - Power Steering Reduction of Assist
Number:
REISSUE 84-272-3B
Section:
3B
Date:
MARCH, 1988
Subject:
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN COLD
Model and Year:
1982-84 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY, CAVALIER, CITATION WITH POWER STEERING
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin 84-272-3B is being reissued to change the labor times listed in the claim Information section along with changes to
steps 9, 11 and 12 on the reimbursement instructions. All copies of 84-272-3B dated January, 1988 should be destroyed.
General Motors has determined that some 1982-84 Chevrolet Celebrity, Cavalier and Citation models 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, Reimbursement, Parts, Service Procedure & Claim Information
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 of this condition 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 (a representative copy of the press release is included with this bulletin).
REIMBURSEMENT
Customer claims for reimbursement on previously paid repairs to correct a temporary reduction of power steering assist when cold condition, are to be
submitted according to the forms and instructions included with this bulletin (additional copies to be reproduced locally). 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 from GMSPO on a "C.I.O." order with no special instruction code, but on an advise code (2).
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
OUANTITY/VEHICLE
26010340
Seal Service Kit
1
A quantity of seal service kits will be preshipped along with a service procedure training video tape and all necessary special tools, on a no charge basis.
Additional seal service kits, as required, are to be ordered through GMSPO in the normal manner. Special tools to be shipped each dealer are as follows:
-
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
SERVICE PROCEDURE
See instruction sheet attached to this bulletin for installation of Seal Service Kit.
In the unlikely event the Seal Service Kit does not correct the condition, installation of a replacement gear assembly may be necessary. PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT GEAR ASSEMBLY. For those dealers not authorized to
administer the warranty management system, contact your Area Manager - Service for assistance. Order parts from the appropriate service parts catalog
and follow service procedure in applicable service manual.
RETURN OF STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES