Chevette L4-98 1.6L (1982)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Rack and Pinion Short Gear Availability
85-33
3B (IX)
FEB., 1985
Subject:
RACK & PINION STEERING "SHORT GEAR" FOR REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
Model and Year:
1981-85 CHEVETTE AND 1984-85 CORVETTE
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
"Short gear" rack & pinion assemblies are available for service replacement. The short gear is a complete gear assembly except for the following:
1.
Inner and outer tie rod 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 & 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 chassis service manual for information on parts transfer or R&R procedures.
REPLACEMENT APPLICATION
Service Short
Year and Model
Gear P/N
1981-85 Chevette
7846718
1984-85 Corvette
7846734
Labor Operation Number:
E9730 Labor Time: 1.4 hrs.
E9730
1.7 hrs.