Special Policy, Vehicle Involved, Parts & Service Procedure Information

Some 1985-88 Skyhawk, 1985 and 1987-88 Skylark, 1985 Regal Somerset, 1986 Somerset, 1985-88 Century and 1986-88 LeSabre, Electra/Park Avenue and Riviera model vehicles 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 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 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.
VEHICLES INVOLVED

^ All 1985-87 Skyhawks With Power Steering
^ All 1985 and 1987 Skylarks
^ All 1985 Regal Somersets
^ All 1986 Somersets
^ All 1985-87 Centurys
^ All 1986-87 LeSabre, Electra/Park Avenues and Rivieras
^ All 1988 Skyhawks, Skylarks, Centurys, LeSabres, Electra/Park Avenues and Rivieras within the following serial numbers:

SERIES PLANT FROM THROUGH AND INCLUDING

Skyhawk Leeds JK400001 JK420909
Skylark Lansing JM000001 JMO28119
Century Tarrytown JT400001 JT428989
Oklahoma City J6400001 J6426495
LeSabre Buick City JH400001 JH469801 With F41
JH507159 Less F41
Electra/ Wentzville J1600001 J1669604
Park Avenue
Riviera Hamtramck JU400001 JU405112 Less FE3
JU405229 With FE3

REIMBURSEMENT

Customer requests for reimbursement for prior repairs to correct a condition of temporary reduction of power steering assist when cold, are to be submitted according to the instructions included in this bulletin. Owners must submit original documentation that reasonably confirms the amount of unreimbursed repair expenses, a description of the repair, the date of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair.

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 on a "C.I.O." order with NO special instruction code, but on an advise code (2).

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY/VEHICLE

26010340 Seal Service Kit 1

SERVICE PROCEDURE

See instruction sheets attached to this bulletin for installation of Seal Service Kit. Special tools required for this repair (previously furnished to dealers) are as follows:

- J 37090 Pinion and Valve Ring Protector
- J 29822 Pinion Seal Installer
- J 29810 Stub Shaft Seal Protector
In the unlikely event the Seal Service Kit does not correct the condition, installation of a short gear assembly may be necessary. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF A SHORT GEAR ASSEMBLY. Contact your Zone/Branch for prior authorization. Order parts from appropriate service parts catalog and follow service procedure in applicable service manual.

RETURN OF STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES

To assure proper payment for work performed for short gear installation 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 Bulletin IB No. 88-48 for further shipping instructions.