Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Please follow the instructions on the Claim Form shown to file a claim for reimbursement. If you have questions about this reimbursement procedure,
please call the toll-free telephone number provided at the bottom of the form. If you need assistance with any other concern, please contact the
appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number shown.
Disclaimer
Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement
Steering Gear Inspection for Involvement
If a vehicle has had the power steering gear lower pinion bearing or steering gear replaced with a remanufactured GM steering gear assembly
obtained from GMSPO or AC Delco prior to this recall, the applicable service procedure below will still need to be performed on the vehicle.
If a vehicle had the power steering gear lower pinion bearing or steering gear replaced with a non-GM design (aftermarket) steering gear, DO
NOT perform this recall. Attempting to perform this recall on a non-GM design steering gear may void the manufacturers warranty given to the
customer at the time of the purchase.
1.
Inspect the steering gear housing for one of the GM design steering gear identifiers listed below.
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A label on the housing indicating that the gear was remanufactured for GM or AC Delco.
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An 8-digit casting or part number stamped in the rear side of the aluminum housing above or near the left mounting hole.
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An list, type logo in the aluminum housing.
2.
If the steering gear housing has one of the identifier listed above, the recall must be performed. Proceed to the appropriate procedure.
3.
If the steering gear housing DOES NOT have one of the identifiers listed above, ensure that the steering gear is non-GM design by contacting the
customer and inquiring about where the vehicle was previously repaired. If the customer indicates that the subject steering gear was installed by a
non-GM dealer, advise the customer that the recall does not apply, and if necessary, refer to customer to the Customer Assistance Center for
reimbursement.
96 Regal, 97-98 Lumina & Monte Carlo, 96-97 Cutlass Supreme , 96 Grand Prix
Lower Pinion Bearing Inspection -- 1996 Buick Regal; 1997-1998 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo; 1996-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; 1996
Pontiac Grand Prix
The following service procedure is for inspection of the lower pinion bearing and can be performed without completely removing the steering gear from
the vehicle.
Tools Required
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J 44714-B Pinion Bearing Remover
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J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist and support.
3.
Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
4.
Support the rear of the engine cradle and remove the two rear cradle attaching bolts.
5.
Partially lower the rear of the engine cradle.
6.
Remove the bolt and separate the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
7.
Lower the rear of the engine cradle as necessary to access and remove the steering gear attaching bolts.
