RACK & PINION 'SHORT GEAR' FOR REAR WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1981-85 'T' Series Vehicles 1984-85 Corvette

'Short gear' rack & pinion assemblies are available for service replacement. The short gear is a complete gear assembly except for the following:

1. Inner and outer tie rod assemblies

2. Tie rod boots.

3. Breather tube.

4. Attachment hardware.

Boot clamps are included with the short gear.

Use of the short gear is recommended when the expense of individual parts and required labour necessary to service a rack & pinion assembly would exceed the expense of installing the short gear assembly. The short gear incorporates all product improvements made since 1982.

Refer to the appropriate chassis service manual for information on parts transfer or R&R procedures.

REPLACEMENT APPLICATION

Service Short Labour Labour Year and Model Gear P/N Operation Time -------------- ------------- --------- ------

1981-85 'T' Series Vehicles 7846718 E9730 1.4

1984-85 Corvette 7846734 E9730 1.7

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