Nova/Chevy II L4-1600cc 4ALC Nummi (1988)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Recalls
Campaign - Left Rear Strut to Axle Carrier Bolts
Number:
88C19
Section:
3D
Date:
August, 1988
Subject:
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 98C19 LEFT REAR STRUT TO AXLE CARRIER BOLTS
Model and Year:
1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
Attn:
Service Manager
TO:
INVOLVED CHEVROLET DEALERS
General Motors has determined that certain 1988 Chevrolet Nova model vehicles may exhibit low torque on the left rear strut to carrier bolts.
To correct this condition, the left rear strut to carrier bolts must be checked for proper torque.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 1988 Chevrolet Nova model vehicles produced within the following VIN breakpoints:
PLANT
FROM
THROUGH
Fremont
JZ082185
JZ092941
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time
forward.
Owners of any of these vehicles that may possibly have been sold from your new vehicle inventory are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements
made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required to complete this campaign.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Raise rear of vehicle and support body with stands or raise vehicle on hoist.
2.
Remove left rear wheel/tire assembly.
3.
Torque two left rear strut to axle carrier nuts (rear) while holding bolts (front) with a wrench (see Illustration). Torque to 105 lbs. ft. (142 N-m).
4.
Reinstall left rear wheel/tire assembly. Torque wheel nuts to 76 lbs. ft. (105 N-m).
