Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement

Steering Gear Inspection for Involvement

If a vehicle has had the power steering gear lower pinion bearing or steering gear replaced with a remanufactured GM steering gear assembly obtained from GMSPO or AC Delco prior to this recall, the applicable service procedure below will still need to be performed on the vehicle.

If a vehicle had the power steering gear lower pinion bearing or steering gear replaced with a non-GM design (aftermarket) steering gear, DO NOT perform this recall. Attempting to perform this recall on a non-GM design steering gear may void the manufacturers warranty given to the customer at the time of the purchase.

1. Inspect the steering gear housing for one of the GM design steering gear identifiers listed below.

^ A label on the housing indicating that the gear was remanufactured for GM or AC Delco.

^ An 8-digit casting or part number stamped in the rear side of the aluminum housing above or near the left mounting hole.

^ An list, type logo in the aluminum housing.

2. If the steering gear housing has one of the identifier listed above, the recall must be performed. Proceed to the appropriate procedure.

3. If the steering gear housing DOES NOT have one of the identifiers listed above, ensure that the steering gear is non-GM design by contacting the customer and inquiring about where the vehicle was previously repaired. If the customer indicates that the subject steering gear was installed by a non-GM dealer, advise the customer that the recall does not apply, and if necessary, refer to customer to the Customer Assistance Center for reimbursement.