CIC Data Base Inquiry
Reference No. 120
1998-2001 Cadillac Seville
R&R Inner Tie Rod End
  Date of Request: April 10, 2001
Original Date Posted: May 15, 2001
Updated: July 12, 2001

CIC Reference No. 120
Data Providers: Mitchell International, ADP Claims Solutions Group, Motor Information Services
Original Time Allowance: Mitchell 0.6 hrs, Motor 1.5 hrs, ADP 1.6 hrs

Issue:
  1. Mitchell:
    Time allowance does not take into consideration the removal of the steering gear rack for access.
  2. Mitchell:
    General Motors warranty time allowance includes time to remove steering rack
Response:
  • Mitchell–States inner tie rod can be removed without removing steering rack for access with the use of a special tool.
  • ADP –no response needed
  • Motor –no response needed
Suggestion:
  • Mitchell–Include a labor text note stating a special tool is required for this operation and describe the special tool needed.
Results/Change:
Mitchell May 2001 No response needed.
Motor May 2001 Accurate labor text note with realistic labor allowance
ADP May 2001 Realistic time allowance

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