Steering - Lack of Power Assist Driving Through Water

FILE IN SECTION: 3 - Steering/Suspension

BULLETIN NO.: 47-32-01A

DATE: March, 1995

SUBJECT:
Lack of Power Steering Assist (Install Belt/Pulley/Tensioner)

MODELS:
1993 Chevrolet Camaro
1993 Pontiac Firebird
with 5.7L Engine (VIN P - RPO LT1)

This bulletin is being revised to update the warranty information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 47-32-01 (Section 3 - Steering/Suspension)

CONDITION
Some owners may comment on a lack of power steering assistance when driving through water.

CAUSE
Belt friction against the power steering pulley may be reduced due to water intrusion.

CORRECTION






To correct this condition install the following parts. (See Figure 1 for part locations.) When installing the A/C compressor pulley use special tool J 33013B, and J 33017. (See Figure 2 tool orientation.)

PARTS INFORMATION

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

12550149 Belt

6580044 A/C Compressor Pulley

12552509 Tensioner

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

LABOR OPERATION LABOR TIME

D4280 0.6 hr