For 1990-2009 cars

# Warranty Admin. - October, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates

Subject: | October, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates

Models: | 1996-2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks

This bulletin addresses changes to the published General Motors Labor Time Guides. These changes (new or revised) are the result of new time studies and/or dealer "Requests For Review" being handled by the GM Service Operations Group. They are effective upon receipt. All changes will appear in the next printing of the Labor Time Guide.

#### LTG Update - A/B Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
SENSOR, OXYGEN (ENGINE CONTROL) - REPLACE

- POLICY: E

N

J6372

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0.4

ADD: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.

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0-0.3

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - C Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
PANEL, SEAT BACK OF BACK - R&R OR REPLACE

- PART GP: 11.358

PASSENGER |  | C6620 |  |  |  |  |  |

- BUICK

R

0.2

0.9

0.9

0.9

0.9

0.9

DRIVER |  | C6621 |  |  |  |  |  |

- BUICK

R

0.2

0.9

0.9

0.9

0.9

0.9

PUMP AND/OR GASKET, COOLANT - REPLACE

- INC: Drain and refill radiator as nec.

J3480

- ENGINE CODE K

R

2.0

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.1

- ENGINE CODE 1

R

2.5

1.4

1.4

1.4

1.4

1.4

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - C/K -- New Body Style -- Platform (1 of 2)

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
MANIFOLD AND/OR GASKET, INTAKE - REPLACE

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine, Code 1

- NOTE: Also known as "Intake Manifold Tube"

RIGHT | R | J0226 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.9
LEFT | R | J0227 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.9
BOTH | N | J0228 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.7
COVER, VALVE ROCKER ARM UPPER - REPLACE

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine, Code 1

RIGHT | N | J0280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.1
LEFT | N | J0281 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.1
BOTH | N | J0282 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.9
COVER AND/OR GASKET, ROCKER - REPLACE

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine, Code 1

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "POLICY" or "INC"

RIGHT BANK | R | J0300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.8
LEFT BANK | R | J0301 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.8
BOTH BANKS | R | J0307 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.2

- No Change to "ADD" Condition

TENSIONER, ACCESSORY DRIVE - REPLACE

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine, Code 1

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP" or "POLICY"

R

J0680

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0.4

PULLEY ASSEMBLY, SERPENTINE BELT IDLER - REPLACE

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine, Code 1

N

J0690

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0.4

PAN AND/OR GASKET, OIL - REPLACE

- PART GP: 1.426

- POLICY: D

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine, Code 1

- Applies to diesel lower oil pan only.

R

J1000

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0.5

COOLER, ENGINE OIL - REPLACE | N | J3120 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.6
ADAPTER, ENGINE OIL COOLER - REPLACE | N | J3140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.6
BLADE, FAN - REPLACE

- PART GP: 1.064

J3380

- 4.3L

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0.3

0.3

0.3

- 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

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0.4

0.4

0.4

- 8.1L

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0.3

- DIESEL

R

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0.5

HOSE OR PIPE, THERMOSTAT BYPASS - REPLACE | N | J3460 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.5
PUMP AND/OR GASKET, COOLANT - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "POLICY", "PART GP" or "INC"

- NOTE: Also known as "Water Pump Cover"

J3480

- 4.3L

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1.0

1.0

1.0

- 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

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1.2

1.2

1.2

- 8.1L

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1.0

- DIESEL

R

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0.8

THERMOSTAT, OUTLET AND/OR GASKET - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "POLICY"or "PART GP"

- INC: One or both

J3500

- DIESEL

R

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0.5

HOUSING AND/OR GASKET, THERMOSTAT - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "POLICY" or "PART GP"

J3520

- 4.3L

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0.7

0.7

0.7

- 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

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0.5

0.5

0.5

- 8.1L

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0.3

- DIESEL

N

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1.8

SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITION - REPLACE

- POLICY: E

J4355

- 4.3L

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0.2

0.2

0.2

- 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

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0.5

0.5

0.5

- 8.1L

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--

0.6

- DIESEL

R

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0.7

No Change to "ADD" Condition |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - C/K - New Body Style - Platform (2 of 2)

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
MODULE, GLOW PLUG CONTROL (DIESEL) - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP" or "POLICY"

CONTROLLER/RELAY | R | J4820 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.4
ADD: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis. |  |  | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0-0.3
FILTER, FUEL ELEMENT - REPLACE

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine only

N

J5420

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0.3

INJECTOR, FUEL - REPLACE

- POLICY: E

J5650

- 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 8.1L

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0.7

0.7

0.7

- DIESEL

- RIGHT HAND

N

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1.9

- LEFT HAND

N

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1.9

- BOTH

N

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2.7

ADD: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
A- To Replace Each Additional Injector (Time not to exceed all injectors) |  |  | -- | -- | -- | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1
B- To Replace All Injectors |  |  | -- | -- | -- | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2
C- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis |  |  | -- | -- | -- | 0-0.3 | 0-0.3 | 0-0.3
D- To Replace Fuel Injector Sleeve (Diesel Only) | N |  | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.1
PIPE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD-TO TURBOCHARGER - REPLACE

- NOTE: Applies to V8 Diesel Engine, Code 1

RIGHT | N | J5780 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.5
LEFT | N | J5781 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.0
BOTH | N | J5790 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.1
TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP" or "POLICY"

J5860

- DIESEL

R

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4.0

LINE AND/OR PIPE, TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED - R&R OR REPLACE

- PART GP 3.358

J5880

- DIESEL

R

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4.0

SENSOR, FUEL TEMPERATURE (DIESEL) - REPLACE | N | J5918 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.7
ADD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.

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0-0.3

MODULE, DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR DRIVE - REPLACE | N | J5919 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.6
ADD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.

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0-0.3

RAIL, COMMON FUEL - REPLACE |  | J5929 |  |  |  |  |  |
RIGHT | N |  | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.8
LEFT | N |  | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.8
LINE, FUEL INJECTION HIGH PRESSURE (DIESEL) - R&R OR REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "POLICY" or "INC"

RIGHT |  | J5930 |  |  |  |  |  |

- ONE

R

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0.3

LEFT |  | J5931 |  |  |  |  |  |

- ONE

R

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0.3

- ALL

R

J5937

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1.0

ADD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- A- To Replace Each Additional

R

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0.1

- NOTE: Total time not to exceed replacement of all lines.

PUMP, FUEL INJECTION (DIESEL) - R&R

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "POLICY" or "NOTE"

J5950

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3.2

ATTENTION: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- THE DIAGNOSIS "ADD" CONDITION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THIS LABOR OPERATION.

R

PUMP, FUEL INJECTION (DIESEL) - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "POLICY" or "NOTE"

J5955

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3.2

ATTENTION: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- THE DIAGNOSIS "ADD" CONDITION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THIS LABOR OPERATION.

R

SEPARATOR, OIL/AIR - REPLACE | N | J6015 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.2
ADD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- A- To Replace PCV Oil Separation Drain Hose

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0-.1

HOSE(S), CYLINDER CASE VENTILATION - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "POLICY" or "NOTE"

J6020

- GAS

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0.3

0.3

0.3

- DIESEL

N

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0.2

SENSOR, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE - REPLACE | R | J6366 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.3
ADD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.

N

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0-0.3

SWITCH - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "NOTES", "INC" or Labor Operations N2030 thru N2612

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR | N | N2215 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.3

- No Change to "ADD" Condition

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME |  | Z7000 |  |  |  |  |  |

- PICKUP

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1.2

1.2

1.2

- YUKON/TAHOE

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1.4

1.4

- SUBURBAN/YUKON XL

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1.4

1.4

- DENALI

N

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2.0

- CAB/CHASSIS

N

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1.2

ADD: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- A- To Install Senior West Coast Type Exterior Mirrors 9F8 (Pickup And Chassis Cab Only)

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0.4

0.4

0.4

- DG5 (Chassis Cab Only)

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0.4

0.4

0.4

- B- To Install Running Boards

- Without Rear A/C And/Or Heat (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL)

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1.1

1.1

- With Rear A/C And/Or Heat (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL)

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1.5

1.5

- C- To Install Tonneau Cover

- Pickups With E95

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0.3

0.3

- D- To Install On-Star Antenna And Check System Operation

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0.2

0.2

- E- To Check/Aim Headlights (For Incomplete Vehicles Where 3rd Position of Vin is B or D)

N

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0.1

- F- To Torque All Front And Rear Lug Nuts (With Dual Rear Wheels RPO R05 Only)

N

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0.1

- G- To Install Wheel Covers With RPO N67, N83, N90, P06, PF4, or R05

N

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0.1

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - M/L Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION -- | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
DOOR - FRONT

- NOTE: No Change to Labor Operations A1220 or A1221

REFINISH/CLEAR COAT |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
RIGHT | R | A1230 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7
|  |  | GL | GL | GL | GL | GL | GL
LEFT |  | A1231 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7
|  |  | GL | GL | GL | GL | GL | GL

- No Change to "ADD" Conditions

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - N Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION -- | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
PISTON, ROD AND/OR RINGS - REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change "PART GP" or "INC"

- Applies to V6 Engine, Codes M, E and J

ONE CYL |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
RIGHT BANK |  | J1300 |  |  |  |  |  |

- MALIBU & CUTLASS

R

--

10.2

10.2

10.2

10.2

10.2

- GRAND AM, ACHIEVA, SKYLARK & ALERO

10.6

10.6

10.6

10.6

10.6

10.6

ONE CYL |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
LEFT BANK |  | J1301 |  |  |  |  |  |

- MALIBU & CUTLASS

R

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10.2

10.2

10.2

10.2

10.2

- GRAND AM, ACHIEVA, SKYLARK & ALERO

9.0

9.0

9.0

9.0

9.0

9.0

ONE CYL |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
BOTH BANKS |  | J1307 |  |  |  |  |  |

- MALIBU & CUTLASS

R

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11.2

11.2

11.2

11.2

11.2

- GRAND AM, ACHIEVA, SKYLARK & ALERO

12.4

12.4

12.4

12.4

12.4

12.4

- No Change to "ADD" Conditions

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - S/T Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
RECEIVER, RADIO - RETURN TO AC-DELCO

- NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "POLICY" or "NOTE"

REMOVE AND REPLACE RADIO |  | R0750 |  |  |  |  |  |
LEFT HAND DRIVE | R |  | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4
RIGHT HAND DRIVE |  |  | -- | -- | -- | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7
REMOVE RADIO |  | R0752 |  |  |  |  |  |
LEFT HAND DRIVE | R |  | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3
RIGHT HAND DRIVE |  |  | -- | -- | -- | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6
REINSTALL RADIO |  | R0753 |  |  |  |  |  |
LEFT HAND DRIVE | R |  | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3
RIGHT HAND DRIVE |  |  | -- | -- | -- | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6

- No Change to "ADD" Conditions

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - U/X Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
SENSOR, OXYGEN (CATALYST MONITORING) - REPLACE

- POLICY: E

R

J6380

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

- No Change to "ADD" Condition

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - W Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
EMBLEM, FENDER OR DOOR - REPLACE |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
RIGHT |  | B7400 | THESE LABOR OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
LEFT |  | B7401 |  |  |  |  |
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER COMPONENTS (DIGITAL/ELECTRO MECHANICAL) - R&R OR REPLACE

- NOTE: No Change to "POLICY", "INC", "NOTE" or Labor Operations N4172 or N4190

INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ASSEMBLY |  | N4180 |  |  |  |  |  |

- CHEVROLET EXC MONTE CARLO

0.6

0.6

0.6

0.6

0.6

0.6

- CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

N

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0.4

0.4

- PONTIAC

0.9

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

- OLDSMOBILE

0.6

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

- BUICK

0.6

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

- No Change to "ADD" Condition

MOTOR, ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL MIRROR - REPLACE

- PART GP: 10.186

RIGHT |  | R3300 |  |  |  |  |  |
CHEVROLET |  |  | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6
PONTIAC/BUICK/OLDSMOBILE | R |  | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6
LEFT |  | R3301 |  |  |  |  |  |
CHEVROLET |  |  | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6
PONTIAC/BUICK/OLDSMOBILE | R |  | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6

- No Change to "ADD" Condition

*IND: N - New/R - Revised

#### LTG Update - Y Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION | IND* | OP NUM | MODEL YEAR
--- | --- | --- | ---
96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01
YEAR VIN CODE
T | V | W | X | Y | 1
CARRIER ASSEMBLY - R&R |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
REAR DIFFERENTIAL | R | F2123 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8
ADD: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

- NOTE: No Change to "ADD" Conditions A thru L

- M- To Recondition Carrier Complete

R

2.6

2.9

2.9

2.9

2.9

2.9

- N- W/Rear Mounted (EBTCM) Electronic Brake Control Module

N

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0.2

- O- To Recondition Differential Assembly

N

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1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

- P- To Recondition Carrier Less Differential

N

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2.3

2.3

2.3

2.3

2.3

*IND: N - New/R - Revised