INNER TIE ROD TO GEAR BOLT LOCK PLATE REPLACEMENT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 CIMARRON

The inner tie rod bolt lock plate on 1985 Cimarron steering gears has been changed from a tab-type lock plate to a push-on retainer type lock plate (Figure 1).

The new push-on lock plate may become damaged during removal and may not retain properly if reused. For this reason, the push-on type lock plate must be replaced with a new lock plate, GMWDD P/N 7836778, any time it is removed.

This new push-on type lock plate will be included in all future packages of GMWDD tie rods and center take-off short gears.

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