6000 V6-173 2.8L VIN Z 2-bbl HP (1984)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Power Rack & Pinion Gear Service Information
Bulletin Number:
89-3-18
Reference Number:
973203
Publish Date:
5/89
Subject:
POWER RACK AND PINION GEAR SERVICE INFORMATION
Models
Affected:
ALL 1980-89 FWD MODELS EQUIPPED WITH POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING
This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 88-3-24 issued 6/88.
In the interest of ease of repair, cost effectiveness and improved customer satisfaction, it has been decided that certain internal service parts and kits for
power rack and pinion steering gears are being discontinued and will not be available from G.M. Service Parts Operations after current stock is
exhausted.
FIGURE 1
SERVICE PARTS AVAILABILITY INFORMATION
The only internal service parts/kits which will be available in the future are some seal/bearing kits used on the valve body (spool valve) and/or the valve
body shaft, and under those conditions in which "Temporary Reduction of Power Steering Assist When Cold" occurs, the use of seal service kit (split
ring) part 26010340 is advised. These seal kits will continue to be offered through General Motors Service Parts Operations. See Figure 1
