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G.M. BRAKE AND SUSPENSION I.D. 8
G.M. BRAKE AND SUSPENSION I.D.
In various areas of this catalog reference is made to brake and suspension systems; if brake or suspension system identification
becomes necessary, the system type can be determined by locating the service parts identification plate. This plate is located
under the trunk lid or on the trunk floor for passenger cars, or on the back of the rear seat for station wagons.
The following chart is a breakdown of suspension system & axle codes and descriptions per GM parts catalog
GM CODE
DESCRIPTION
F17
Transaxle 2.84:1 Ratio
F41
Firm Ride & Handling Suspension
F83
Transaxle 3.05:1 Ratio
FE1
Soft Ride Suspension
FE2
Ride & Handling Suspension
FE3
Sport Suspension
FE7
Heavy Duty Suspension
FQ3
Transaxle 2.86:1 Ratio
FR9
Transaxle 3.29:1 Ratio
FW2
Transaxle 3.06:1 Ratio
WA2
Material I.D. LeSabre Timing
ZR2
Chassis Package High Wider Performance 4X4
The following chart is a breakdown of GM brake system codes and descriptions per GM parts catalog
GM CODE
YEAR
DESCRIPTION
J41
82-00
Power, Disc, Drum (Cast Iron)
J42
82-92
Power, Rear Aluminum Brake Drum
J55
92-02
Brake System, Heavy Duty
J65
76-00
Power, Front & Rear Disc Brakes
JA1
91-00
Power, Light Duty Disc, Drum
JA2
82-98
Power, Heavy Duty Disc, Drum
JA3
84-86
Power, Extra Heavy Duty
JA3
76-83
Power, Station Wagon
JA8
82-94
Power, Medium Duty Disc, Drum
JL9
87-00
Power, Front & Rear Disc W/Antilock
JM4
84-00
Power, Antilock (Cast Iron Drums)
Service Parts Identification
1 G 3 A R 4 7 9 X E 5 1 0 0 0 1
AG1 AM6 AU3 A31 A90 BMD B34 B51 B56 B93 C 2 CO4 C49 C60
C90 C95 DF3 D3C D33 D64 E5Z E7D FFL F40 GG2 GU2 G60 G67 G89
JA1 JA4 KO5 K15 K99 LV2 MW9 MXO NA5 NB1 NK1 NK3 N33 N67 GJW
T87 UJ83 U23 U35 V08 V10 WC3 WG2 YT9 Y56 01L 6PH 42B 421 42Q
42T 109 7PH 11A 90A
SCO # 253 PAINT LOWER BODY GM CODE 42
LT GREY FERN MET - 1984 CUTLASS
COLOR DUPONT CODE 397-AB154
FISHER CODE WA B239
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PART NO. 14065987
Brake System Type
Suspension System Type
Transmission Code
Gear Ratio Code