Firebird V6-173 2.8L VIN L 2-bbl HP (1983): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Firebird L4-151 2.5L (1982), Firebird V6-173 2.8L (1986), Firebird V6-191 3.1L (1990), Firebird V6-3.8L VIN K (1995), Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982), Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN E (1992), Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN E TBI (1989), Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN F FI (1987), Firebird V8-350 5.7L (1987), Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996), Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
    • Alignment › System Information20 pages

      • Technical Service Bulletins16 pages

        • Customer Interest:2 pages

          • 8737 › Dec › 86 › Tires - Uneven Outer Edge Wear
          • 85316 › May › 85 › Suspension - Chassis Spring Shims
        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Alignment:11 pages

          • 05-03-07-009C › Dec › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Specifications2345678
          • 8931 › Sep › 88 › Alignment - The Importance of Four Wheel Alignment
          • 8737 › Dec › 86 › Tires - Uneven Outer Edge Wear
          • 85316 › May › 85 › Suspension - Chassis Spring Shims
        • All Other Service Bulletins for Alignment:3 pages

          • 84635 › Jun › 84 › Engine - Rear Main Crankshaft Seal Oil Leakage
          • 846GAS17 › Dec › 83 › Rear Main Crankshaft Seal - New Design2
      • Service and Repair › Front Caster and Camber Adjustment234
    • Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
    • Steering66 pages

      • Idler Arm › Component Information › Testing and Inspection23
      • Power Steering28 pages

        • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins15 pages

          • Customer Interest:7 pages

            • 033206 › Mar › 94 › P/S - Reduced Assist When Cold234
            • 91312 › Feb › 91 › Power Steering - Reduced Assist At Low Temperatures2
            • 89315 › Apr › 89 › P/S - Proper Fluid Usage, Not ATF
          • All Technical Service Bulletins:7 pages

            • 033206 › Mar › 94 › P/S - Reduced Assist When Cold234
            • 91312 › Feb › 91 › Power Steering - Reduced Assist At Low Temperatures2
            • 89315 › Apr › 89 › P/S - Proper Fluid Usage, Not ATF
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid: › 87320 › Sep › 87 › Turn Signal Lever - Rattles
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid: › 87320 › Sep › 87 › Turn Signal Lever - Rattles
        • Power Steering Pump › Component Information13 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - System Bleed Procedures23
          • Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump Replace2345678910
      • Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
      • Steering Column › Key Reminder Switch › Component Information › Locations
      • Steering Gear › Component Information32 pages

        • Description and Operation23
        • Testing and Inspection › Car Leads to One Side23456
        • Adjustments › Gear Adjustments on Car234
        • Service and Repair › Power Steering Gear Replace2345678910111213141516171819
      • Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair
    • Suspension22 pages

      • Ball Joint › Component Information › Service and Repair › Upper2
      • Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair2
      • Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Bushing: › 8535 › Feb › 85 › Suspension - Squawking Noise From Rear
        • Customer Interest for Stabilizer Bushing: › 8535 › Feb › 85 › Suspension - Squawking Noise From Rear
      • Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information8 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

          • Customer Interest: › 85316 › May › 85 › Suspension - Chassis Spring Shims
          • All Technical Service Bulletins: › 85316 › May › 85 › Suspension - Chassis Spring Shims
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 09-06-03-004D › Dec › 10 › Electrical - MIL ON/DTC's Set By Various Control Modules234
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 09-06-03-004D › Dec › 10 › Electrical - MIL ON/DTC's Set By Various Control Modules
        • Service and Repair › Front Coil Spring2
      • Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information5 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Leakage Information23
        • Service and Repair › Shock Absorber Replace2
      • Torque Rod › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Adjustments2
    • Wheels and Tires78 pages

      • Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tires - Information On Refilling CO2 Tire Inflators2
      • Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins62 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:31 pages

          • 00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion234
          • 99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
          • 06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions23
          • 00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)234
          • 05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
          • 04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
          • 99-03-10-102 › Jun › 99 › Warranty - OE Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheel ID
          • 93101 › Oct › 92 › Aluminum Wheels - Clear Coat Scuffed and Scratched2
          • 92316 › Jun › 92 › Wheels (Steel) - Proper Changing Procedure2345
          • 92313 › Mar › 92 › Wheels (Aluminum) - Coated Balance Weight Usage234
          • 8937 › Jan › 89 › Wheels - Cast Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repairs
          • 83I129 › Aug › 83 › Wheels - Measuring Wheel Runout2
        • Customer Interest:9 pages

          • 00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)234
          • 05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
          • 93101 › Oct › 92 › Aluminum Wheels - Clear Coat Scuffed and Scratched2
          • 8937 › Jan › 89 › Wheels - Cast Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repairs
        • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:22 pages

          • 00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion234
          • 99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
          • 06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions23
          • 04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
          • 99-03-10-102 › Jun › 99 › Warranty - OE Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheel ID
          • 92316 › Jun › 92 › Wheels (Steel) - Proper Changing Procedure2345
          • 92313 › Mar › 92 › Wheels (Aluminum) - Coated Balance Weight Usage234
          • 83I129 › Aug › 83 › Wheels - Measuring Wheel Runout2
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Adjustments2
      • Wheel Cover › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages

        • Customer Interest: › 8532 › Dec › 84 › Wheels - Wire Wheel Cover Noise
        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Cover:5 pages

          • 8532 › Dec › 84 › Wheels - Wire Wheel Cover Noise
          • 83I31 › Jan › 83 › Wheels - Locking Wire Wheel Covers234
        • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Cover: › 83I31 › Jan › 83 › Wheels - Locking Wire Wheel Covers234
      • Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Fastener Tightening Specifications2
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections