6000 V6-173 2.8L VIN Z 2-bbl HP (1984)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rack & Pinion Steering - Short Gear Availability
Number
84-3-15
Date
9/84
Subject:
RACK & PINION "STEERING SHORT GEAR" FOR FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS - 1982-1984 2000 SUNBIRD,
PHOENIX, AND 6000
"Short Gear" rack and pinion assemblies are available for service replacement. The short gear is a complete gear assembly except for the following:
End Takeoff Gear
Center Takeoff Gear
1.
Inner and outer tie rod 1. Inner and outer tie rod assemblies
assemblies
2.
Tie rod boots
3.
Breather tube
4.
Attachment hardware
Boot clamps are included with the short gear.
Use of the short gear is recommended when the expense of individual parts and required labor necessary to service a rack and pinion assembly would
exceed the expense of installing the short gear assembly. The short gear incorporates all product improvements made since 1982.
Refer to the appropriate service manual for information on parts transfer or R&R procedures.
CAUTION:
Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft prior to lowering the cradle can result in damage to the
steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. Operation of the vehicle with this damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in
personal injury.
REPLACEMENT APPLICATION
Service Short
Year & Model
Gear Part No.
1982-84 6000, Phoenix
7846792
1982-84 6000, Phoenix
7846779
with Rally Tuned Suspension (Y99 or Y95) and 6000 STE
1982-84 2000
7847127
Labor Time Allowance
Operation
Labor
Usage
Year/Model
Number
Time
Automatic Transaxle
1982
6000,
Phoenix
E9730
2.2
Automatic Transaxle
1983
6000,
Phoenix
E9730
2.2
Automatic Transaxle
1984
6000,
Phoenix
E9730
2.2
Manual Transaxle
1982-84 Phoenix
E9730
1.9
Automatic Transaxle
1982-84 2000 Sunbird
E9730
2.7
Manual Transaxle
1982-84 2000 Sunbird
E9730
2.5
Use applicable trouble code and failed part number.
