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1984 - 1989 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Steering Gear Intermediate Shaft Torque Specifications

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Bulletin Number:   89-258-3B

Section:  3B

Date:  September 1989

Subject:   Steering Gear Intermediate Shaft Torque Specifications 

Models:
   1984-89 Y Car 

To:  All Chevrolet Dealers


The following specifications supersede information previous published in the 1984 - 1989 Corvette Service Manuals, Section 3B5 (1984-88) and Section 3F3 (1989).

Model Year Intermediate Shaft to Column Intermediate Shaft to Gear
1984 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.) 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.)
1985 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.) 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.)
1986 34 Nm (25 lbs. ft.) 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.)
1987 34 Nm (25 lbs. ft.) 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.)
1988 34 Nm (25 lbs. ft.) 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.)
1989 34 Nm (25 lbs. ft.) 48 Nm (35 lbs. ft.)

Please make note of these changes in each of your manuals. 

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1984 - 1989 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Steering Gear Intermediate Shaft Torque Specifications

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