Service, Parts and Warranty Information
SERVICE PROCEDURE - G VANRefer to 1994 service manual for figure of retainer installation; Page 5D1-3, Figure 1.
INSPECTION OF THE PUSHROD RETAINER
This is a blind inspection that requires the technician to reach in on the left side of the steering column and extend his fingers over the top side of the column to determine that the push-rod retainer is properly installed. If the retainer can be rotated 360 degrees in both directions, the retainer has been properly installed.
If the retainer cannot be rotated, slight inward pressure towards the retaining pin, should seat the retainer.
If the retainer comes off or is found not to be in place follow the procedure listed below.
INSTALLATION OF THE PUSHROD RETAINER
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the (4) screws of the knee bolster.
3. Remove the (2) hood cable bracket attachment bolts.
4. Remove the (2) nuts of the upper steering column bracket.
5. Remove the (2) lower steering column bolts and star washers.
6. Apply slight pressure on steering wheel to lower steering column.
Note:
This allows access to the Zero Adjust Brake Switch.
7. Snap retainer into place.
8. Apply tape to hold retainer in set position to allow for re-installation of steering column.
9. Install the (2) lower steering column bolts and star washers.
10. Install the (2) nuts on the upper steering column bracket.
11. Install the (2) bolts that attach the hood cable bracket.
12. Install the (4) knee bolster screws.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
PARTS INFORMATION
Each dealer will receive from General Motors Service Parts Operation (GMSPO) a preshipment of parts equal to 1 package of 10 clips. Additional parts should be obtained from GMSPO. To ensure that these parts will be obtained as soon as possible, they should be ordered from GMSPO on a C.I.O. order with no special instruction code but order under an advise code (2).
Part Number Description Quantity
15958643 Retainer 1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Dealers should submit an accurately filled out Warranty Repair Order on each vehicle completed under this campaign.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this product campaign bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label." Each label provides a space to include the campaign number and five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ball point pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner.
Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean, dry surface.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
Procedures covering this campaign are outlined in Section V of your dealership's "GMC Truck Warranty Claims Processing Manual," # P9119.