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Info - New Police Car Tie Rod Service Kit (RPO 9C1 or 9C3)

Subject:New Police Car Tie Rod Service Kit (RPO 9C1 or 9C3)

Models:2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala
with RPO 9C1 or 9C3



A new steering outer tie rod assembly was introduced into production at the start of the 2002 model year for police vehicles, RPO 9C1 or 9C3. This new assembly incorporates usage of a new improved seal that is intended to reduce water/contaminate intrusion into the tie rod end. This new assembly has been released for back service usage on 2000 - 2001 model year police cars (RPO 9C1 or 9C3)

Notice:  Usage of this service part on any other past model vehicle may result in damage to the seal that could lead to premature wear of the tie rod end.

For past model vehicles other than police cars, use service kit, P/N 26056811.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

26086580

Tie Rod Service Kit - with RPO 9C1 or 9C3

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.