Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
Stabilizer Link: Customer Interest
Interior - Pop/Groan/Moan Noise from Rear of Vehicle
File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
Bulletin No.: 73-34-05
Date: October, 1997
Subject:
Pop/Groan/Moan Noise from Rear of Vehicle
(Replace Rear Stabilizer Shaft Links)
Models:
1997-98 Buick Century, Regal
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1997-98 Pontiac Grand Prix
Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:
Model
VIN Breakpoints
Buick
W1427508
Oldsmobile
WF319391
Pontiac
WF221813
Condition
Some owners may comment on a pop/groan/moan type noise audible in the vehicle's passenger compartment. This noise is most apparent during low
speed operation over an irregular road surface and during brake applications.
Cause
Condition may be due to rear stabilizer shaft links assembled with ball type joints that exhibit a high rotating and oscillating torque.
Correction
Replace both rear stabilizer shaft links with new parts, P/N 10413928, following procedures in Section 3, Rear Suspension, of the applicable Service
Manual.
Parts Information
P/N
Description
Qty
10413928
Stabilizer Shaft Link
2
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Time
E4177
Link Assembly,
Use published
Rear Stabilizer
labor operation
Shaft - Replace
time
