Axxess 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) (1990)
FIGURE 2
The creaking noise may be caused by the upper B-pillar body panels rubbing together as a result of body panel flexing (Figure 2).
Step 1 - Verify Type of Noise
If either a rattle or creaking noise is heard in the upper B-pillar area, the following procedure is recommended.
FIGURE 3
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Step 1 - Verify type of noise
Determine if the noise is a rattle or a creaking noise:
a.
Open front door.
b.
Lower the sliding door window.
c.
Grab the door sash at the upper B-pillar with both hands and shake.
If the procedure shown above produces a rattling noise then proceed to Step 2. If no rattling noise is heard, but further road testing still reveals a noise
(creaking), proceed to Step 3.
Step 2 - Sliding Door Rattles