POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE INFORMATION

POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987-1988 DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS ----------------- Some 1987-1988 DeVilles and Fleetwoods with base suspension may exhibit a condition of increased power steering system noise. This condition may be caused by the power steering pump. To repair this condition a new power steering pump, P/N 26012285, is available for service from GMSPO. The new pump has a reduced flow rate which reduces noise caused by the pump. 1987 and 1988 DeVilles and Fleetwoods with Touring Ride & Handling Suspension (RPO FE2) must still be serviced with power steering pump P/N 26006703. These vehicles have a close ratio, higher effort steering gear that, when used with the new pump, could result in high steering efforts during certain maneuvers. Refer to Product Service Bulletin 87-3-111 and the appropriate Service Information Manual for power steering noise diagnosis. Refer to Section 3B3 of the appropriate Service Information Manual power steering pump service procedures and to Product Service Bulletin 87-3-108, for revised power steering system bleed procedure.

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