CAMPAIGN:AXLE SHAFT END PLAY CHECKING PROCEDURE

MODELS: 1978-79-80 Monte Carlo, Malibu, El Camino, LeMans, Grand Prix, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Century, Regal and Caballero models.

TO: ALL AFFECTED DEALERS:

DEFECT INVOLVED

This bulletin is a supplement to 5R12 issued in January, 1985 and reflects a labour hour change for repair code 5A and 6A. The change as follows: -

Repair Code Description Time Allowance ----------- ----------- -------------- 5A Inspect Axle Code, Check End 1.0 Play and Button Thickness. Replace One Axle Shaft. (Inc. Install Axle Studs)*

6A Same as 5A. Replace 2 1.0 shafts*

.1 hour for administration is included.

*When replacing an axle shaft, NEW STUDS (hub bolts), part number 9590271 are to be used.

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