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Steering - Rack & Pinion Short Gear

Number 85-3-6 Date 2/85

Subject: RACK & PINION STEERING "SHORT GEAR" FOR REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS - 1982-85 1000


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

1. Inner and outer tie rod 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 & 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.

REPLACEMENT APPLICATION Service Short
Year and Model Gear P/N

1982-85 1000 7846718

Labor Operation Number: E9730 Labor Time: 1.4 hrs.