SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SPEC. REVISION (NEW ARTWORK)

SUBJECT: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - TORQUE SPECIFICATION REVISION FOR LOWER ENGINE MOUNT STRUT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1992-93 GRAND AM MODELS

APPLICATION:

----------- 1992-93 Grand Am models with: 2.3L (VIN 3 - RPO L40) 2.3L (VIN A - RPO LGO) 2.3L (VIN D - RPO LD2) 3.3L (VIN N - RPO LG7)

This is a service manual update to Sections 6A2, 6A5, 6A6 and 6A7.

The torque specification for the lower engine mount strut has been revised.

1992 Grand Am 6A6-10, Figure 11 -- Update with Figure 1.

1992 Grand Am 6A7-16, Figure 16 -- Update with Figure 1.

ATTENTION:

Service Manager

Subject: INFORMATION ON FRONT END ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO 500 MILES FOR 1993 ALL MODELS

THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN 89-WA-6 issued 6/89. PLEASE DISCARD BULLETIN 89-WA-6.

Pontiac data indicates that a number of front end alignments are being performed during the pre-delivery inspection of a vehicle or shortly thereafter. There is sufficient engineering data indicating that this practice could create an alignment problem for our owners later in the warranty period of the vehicle. Engineering tests show that geometry changes caused by transportation from the assembly plant or from a "green" suspension will usually recover within approximately 500 miles.

In view of this information and with receipt of this bulletin, you are asked to refrain from performing front suspension alignments (Labor Operation E2020) on any vehicle before it reaches 500 miles. In the unlikely event that you would need to perform an alignment prior to 500 miles the attached sheet must be completed and mailed to the address indicated. A copy of the completed sheet must also be attached to the scrapping copy of the warranty repair order for review. This will assist zone personnel, audit staff and technical services in understanding the conditions necessitating front suspension alignment early in the life of the vehicle.

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.