Rack & Pinion Steering - Short Gear Availability

Number 84-3-15


Date 9/84


Subject: RACK & PINION "STEERING SHORT GEAR" FOR FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS - 1982-1984 2000 SUNBIRD, PHOENIX, AND 6000

"Short Gear" rack and pinion assemblies are available for service replacement. The short gear is a complete gear assembly except for the following:

End Takeoff Gear Center Takeoff Gear

1. Inner and outer tie rod 1. Inner and outer tie rod assemblies
assemblies

2. Tie rod boots

3. Breather tube

4. Attachment hardware

Boot clamps are included with the short gear.

Use of the short gear is recommended when the expense of individual parts and required labor necessary to service a rack and pinion assembly would exceed the expense of installing the short gear assembly. The short gear incorporates all product improvements made since 1982.

Refer to the appropriate service manual for information on parts transfer or R&R procedures.

CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft prior to lowering the cradle can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. Operation of the vehicle with this damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

REPLACEMENT APPLICATION

Service Short
Year & Model Gear Part No.

1982-84 6000, Phoenix 7846792
1982-84 6000, Phoenix 7846779
with Rally Tuned Suspension (Y99 or Y95) and 6000 STE
1982-84 2000 7847127
Labor Time Allowance

Operation Labor
Usage Year/Model Number Time

Automatic Transaxle 1982 6000, Phoenix E9730 2.2

Automatic Transaxle 1983 6000, Phoenix E9730 2.2

Automatic Transaxle 1984 6000, Phoenix E9730 2.2

Manual Transaxle 1982-84 Phoenix E9730 1.9

Automatic Transaxle 1982-84 2000 Sunbird E9730 2.7

Manual Transaxle 1982-84 2000 Sunbird E9730 2.5

Use applicable trouble code and failed part number.