S15/T15 2WD Jimmy V6-173 2.8L (1988)
Strut / Shock Tower: Customer Interest
Frame - Rear Crossmember Rattle Noise
GMC NUMBER:
91-2-65
GROUP:
2 Frame-Bumper-
Sheet Metal
DATE:
February, 1991
CORPORATE
NUMBER:
062001
SUBJECT:
RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR FRAME CROSSMEMBER
MODELS:
1988-90 T UTILITY VEHICLE (T10516) WITH F51-HD SHOCKS
Separation of the rear shock absorber tower from the frame crossmember in 1988-90 T Utility Vehicles may result in the driver noticing a rattle noise
coming from the rear of the vehicle over bumps.
If the rear shock tower separates from the frame crossmember, the entire rear frame crossmember and tower assembly should be replaced using the
following parts and service procedures. The new crossmember has reinforced shock absorber towers.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
3.
Remove the six bolts holding the fuel tank protective shield on and remove shield.
Figure 1 - Fuel Tank Installation
4.
Remove fuel tank (Figure 1).
A. Drain fuel from tank through the filler neck using a hand pump or energize in-tank fuel pump and drain from fuel feed line. See service manual
for proper procedures and safety precautions.
B. Remove lines and disconnect fuel fill hose and vent hose.
