Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Stabilizer Bushing: Customer Interest
Suspension - Popping/Rattling Noise When Turning
Bulletin No.: 02-03-08-008B
Date: August 18, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Rattle/Creak/Popping Type Noise from Front of Vehicle When Turning (Replace Both Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Brackets)
Models:
2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2002-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire
with FE1, FE2 or FE3 Suspension
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to include FE3 suspension. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-03-08-008A (Section 03 - Suspension).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a rattle/creak/popping type noise coming from the front of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel. This noise can
typically be duplicated with a short drive on uneven road surfaces, then turning the vehicle left or right into a 90 degree turn.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the front stabilizer shaft insulator to front suspension crossmember brackets being out of specification. Using the J
39570 Chassis Ear hooked up to each bracket may assist in determining if they are the source of the noise.
Correction
Replace both the front stabilizer shaft insulator brackets using the procedure listed below.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.
Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the lower pinch bolt.
Remove the lower pinch bolt from the steering gear.
Support the front suspension crossmember with a suitable jackstand.
Remove the rear mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
Remove the center mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
Remove the front mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
