LABOR TIME GUIDE REVISION

A December revision to the 1987 Labor Time Guide has been published. This revision should reach dealers by December 5th. This mailing also includes Serviceman and Campaign Bulletins on microfiche. Due to the addition of time allowances for the Allante this revision will not contain change indicators. However, these indicators will appear on our next revision. In order to provide the most current Labor Time Guide information, the following changes have been made to the Labor Time Guide since the revision.

Major changes on this microfiche include: 1) The addition of Allante labor operations (Vehicle Series V); 2) The addition of several new part groups; 3) The policy codes have been changed to reflect the addition of major assembly warranty coverage on the Brougham; and 4) A New Vehicle inspection Section.

Operation Revised Operation Description Number Model(s) Time Years --------------------- ---------- -------- -------- -----

Adapter, Power Steering - Replace E8500 C, E, K .7 87

Cylinder, Brake Master - Replace H0640 C .8 85, 86 & 87 D .6 86 & 87 E, J, K .7 86 & 87

Tube and/or Seal, Oil Distribution J0955 C 1.1 85, 86 & 87 - Replace E, K 1.1 86 & 87

Bearing, Crankshaft Main-Replace J1150 C, E, K 1.8 86 & 87

To Replace Main Bearings (Each ADD-A C, E, K .3 86 & 87 Additional)

To Replace Main Bearings (All) ADD-B C, E, K 1.3 86 & 87

Shroud, Radiator Fan - Replace J3247 J .7 85, 86 & 87

Motor and/or Blade, Electric 33400 J .7 86 & 87 Cooling Fan - Replace

Bearing, Generator - Replace Front 34042 J Delete 87 Rear 34043 J Delete 87 Both 34047 C, E, K Delete 86 & 87 J Delete 87

Generator Assembly - Disassemble, 34090 E, K .8 86 & 87 Inspect, Test and Reassemble J Delete 87

To Replace Rotor, Drive End Frame, ADD-A C, E, K Delete 86 & 87 Pulley, Fan and/or Front Bearing J Delete 87

To Replace Rectifier Bridge and/or ADD-B J Delete 87 Battery Post Terminal and/or Capacitor

To Recondition Complete ADD-C C, E, K Delete 86 & 87 J Delete 87

To Replace Slip Ring End Frame ADD-D C, E, K Delete 86 & 87 and/or Rear Bearing J Delete 87

Generator Assembly - Replace J4100 C,E,K 86 & 87

Authorization is required when replacing a CS-144 120 AMP generator with a remanufactured unit on C, E, or K.

Pump, Air Injection - Replace J6050 C 1.1 85

Gage and/or "O" Ring, Fuel L1200 C 1.2 85, 86 & 87 (Tank Unit) - Replace J 1.1 86 & 87

Cables, Battery - Replace (Positive) N0120 C .4 85, 86 & 87

Horn Assembly - Replace N0200 J .3 86 & 87

Actuator Assembly - Replace N3224,5 C .6 85, 86, 87 D .6 86 & 87 K .5 86 & 87

End Cap, Windshield Wiper Motor - N3575 C .2 86 & 87 Replace E .7 86 & 87 K .7 86 & 87

During the four month period from August through November, we received 57 Requests for Review, which included 47 different operations. Of these 47 operations, 29 time allowances were increased, and eight new labor operations were provided.

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.