Ciera V6-231 3.8L (1986)
Claims must be supported by documentation that reasonably:
(1) discloses the associated repair expenses incurred to correct a temporary
reduction of power steering assist when cold condition, (2) identifies the
entity or person who performed the repairs, (3) identifies the date of such
repairs and (4) discloses the amount of unreimbursed repair expenses
actually paid by the owner. Owners must provide original or certified receipts
that are to be retained in the dealer files.
Claims for customer reimbursement on previously paid repairs are to be submitted according to Warranty Claim information instructions. Use the
"Owner Reimbursement labor operation and list owner expenses concerning previous repairs in the net the warranty claim.
Should instances occur where owners requesting do not have proper documentation or the dealer considers the owner's repair expense to be abnormally
high, dealers should contact their zone personnel for a review of the owner's request.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refer to prior bulletins:
85-T-58, 85-T-58A & 85-T-58B
88-T-52, 88-T-63, 88-T-80, 89-T-66
The Seal Service Kit (Part Number 26010340) is intended for use with gears that have an aluminum surfaced bore in the valve housing.
In the unlikely evert the Seal Service Kit does not correct the condition, installation of a short gear assembly may be necessary.
PRIOR ZONE AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF A SHORT GEAR ASSEMBLY.
Order parts from appropriate service parts catalog and follow service procedure in the applicable service manual.
PARTS INFORMATION
To ensure parts are obtained as soon as possible, order them from GM Service Parts Operations (GMSPO) on a C.I.O. order, with NO special instruction
code, but order on an advise code (2). Use the following part numbers:
Description
Part Number
Quantity Per Vehicle
Seal Service Kit
26010340
1
NOTICE:
The "split-ring" kit is not intended for use on vehicles equipped with cast iron valve housing steering gears. On steering gears with cast
iron valve housings, no significant valve bore wear will occur, and installation of the "split-ring" kit will not improve steering
performance.
RETURN OF STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES ("SHORT RACKS")
See the requirements on page 3 of Dealer Technical Bulletin 85-T-58, except you should now refer to General Motors Part Information Bulletin IB No.
88-48.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Submit a Warranty Claim with the information indicated below.
Install Seal Service Kit Only, T4622:
Model
Year
Labor Hours
Cutlass
Cutlass
Eighty-
Ninety-
Toronado
Firenza
Calais
Ciera
Eight
Eight
& Trofeo
V6
Other
V6 Other
1985
4.1
3.5
4.1
3.6
2.8
-
2.8
-
1986
4.1
3.5
4.1
3.6
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.6
& 1987
