Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Customer Interest
Suspension - Front End Squeaking Noise When Turning
Bulletin No.: 04-03-08-015B
Date: May 09, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Squeak Noise In Front End On Turns (Replace Strut Spring Seat)
Models:
1999-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic
2000-2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am
1999-2004 Pontiac Sunfire
Attention:
Before performing the procedure in this bulletin, technicians should refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 02-03-08-008A if the vehicle has a
rattle/creak or popping noise in the front end.
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the above Attention statement referencing Corporate Bulletin Number 02-03-08-008A. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 04-03-08-015A (Section 03 - Suspension).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the front end of the vehicle has a squeaking noise on left or right turns.
Cause
This condition may be caused by metal to metal contact between the strut mount and the spring seat.
Correction
Replace the strut spring seat, P/N 89047655. This new seat includes a deflector ring and will eliminate the contact between the strut mount and the spring
seat. Refer to Strut, Strut Component And Or Spring Replacement.
The documents below are for Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire.
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1999 Document ID #173282.
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2000 Document ID #529476.
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2001 Document ID #635853.
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2002-2003 Document ID #630647.
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2004 Document ID #1173083.
The document below is for the Chevrolet Classic.
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2004-2005 Document ID #1174192
The documents below are for the Chevrolet Malibu.
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2000 Document ID #528929.
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2001-2005 Document ID #640868.
The documents below are for the Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Am.
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2000 Document ID #526124.
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2001-2003 Document ID #635853.
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2004 Document ID #1173889.
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2005 (Grand Am only) Document ID #1173889.
