SPOOL VALVE SPLIT RINGS RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING

MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1980-88 BUICKS

This bulletin has reference to the Special Policy Adjustment Bulletin on Temporary Reduction of Power Steering Assist When Cold and Buick Bulletin 88-3-18 dated July, 1988.

Some dealers are replacing a higher than average number of short racks to correct the reduced power steering assist cold condition. After investigation, in most cases this situation has been corrected after dealer service personnel have been reinstructed in the correct techniques and proper tool usage for this service procedure.

Dealer technicians are encouraged to review the split ring instructional videotape which was sent to all dealers with the special policy bulletin and carefully follow the instructions in the bulletin.

If a copy is not readily available at the dealership, please contact your zone office and a copy will be made available for your use.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.