| Subject: | Release of Steering Gear Stub Shaft Bearing Kit for Service |
| Models: | 2002-2004 Buick Century, Park Avenue |
| 2002-2005 Buick LeSabre, Regal, Rendezvous |
| 2005-2007 Buick Allure (Canada), LaCrosse |
| 2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, Impala, Malibu Classic, Venture |
| 2002-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, TrailBlazers |
| 2004-2007 Chevrolet Silverado (2WD) (Classic) 1500 Series |
| 2005-2007 Chevrolet Uplander |
| 2003-2007 GMC Sierra (2WD) (Classic) 1500 Series |
| 2002-2003 Oldsmobile Bravada |
| 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, Silhouette |
| 2002-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Am, Montana, Sunfire |
| 2002-2007 Pontiac Grand Prix |
| 2005-2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 |
This bulletin is being revised to add the Saab 9-7X. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-02-32-001B (Section 02 - Steering).
Do This
| Don't Do This
|
Replace the stub shaft bearing kit.
| Do NOT replace the steering gear assembly.
|
GMSPO has recently released a steering gear stub shaft bearing kit, P/N 26032824, for service on the above-mentioned vehicles.
Previously, to correct a pinion seal leak or squeak, the steering gear assembly had to be replaced because the pinion stub shaft bearing, seal and seal retainer were not serviceable. Technicians may now order the kit instead of replacing the steering gear
assembly.
