Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2005)
Procedure for Duplicating Customer Concern of "Popping Noise From Suspension While Driving Over Bumps".
1.
Lift the vehicle on a hoist until the front wheels are off the ground.
2.
Slowly lower the vehicle back to the ground.
3.
Listen for a "popping" noise as the weight of the vehicle settles back on the suspension.
4.
If no noise is heard, push down on the front bumper to bounce the suspension and listen for a "popping" noise. Vehicles with this concern will
"pop" during one of the two events and the technician should refer to the Strut Replacement in the "correction" section of this bulletin.
5.
To confirm the noise source, hoist the vehicle until the wheels are hanging in full rebound.
6.
Insert a piece of paper or piece of plastic between the spring and the spring seat as indicated in the above diagram and repeat steps 1 - 4.
Correction
Important:
Repair only the affected side.
Strut Replacement:
Replace the strut assembly.
Important:
The complete strut assembly part number has been revised from bulletin 04-03-08-008.
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement:
Replace the front stabilizer link.
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