6000 V6-260 4.3L DSL (1982)
Technical Service Bulletin # 84SM35
Date: 880101
Campaign - Power Steering Reduction of Assist
84-SM-35
01/88
Number
Date
Subject:
TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN COLD
MODELS AFFECTED
1982-1984 Pontiac 6000, J2000/Sunbird
and Phoenix With Power Steering
TO:
ALL PONTIAC DEALERS
General Motors has determined that some 1982-1984 Pontiac 6000, J2000/Sunbird and Phoenix 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 Policies & Parts 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).
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).
Description
Part Number
Quantity/Vehicle
Seal Service Kit
26010340
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 obtained through GMSPO in the normal manner. Special tools to be shipped each dealer are as
follows:
-
J 37090 Pinion and Valve Ring Protector
-
J 29822 Pinion Seal Installer
-
J 29810 Stub Shaft Seal Protector
Service Procedure, Steering Gear Returned, Reimbursement and Claim Information
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 FROM YOUR ZONE OFFICE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT GEAR ASSEMBLY.
Order parts from the appropriate service parts catalog and follow service procedure in applicable service manual.
RETURN OF STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES
To assure proper payment for work performed when steering gear assemblies are replaced under this special policy program, the following MUST be
supplied with the returned assemblies:
^
A copy of the repair order including the VIN and the labor operation performed.
^
The dealer code of the dealer performing the service.
Refer to General Motors Parts Information Bulletins Nos. IB No. 87-161 and IB No. 86-117 for further shipping instructions. Steering gear assemblies
returned for reasons other than this special policy need not include the above information.