Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
Coil Spring Seat: Customer Interest
Rear Suspension - Spring Squeak/Creak
Bulletin No.:
00-03-09-002
File In Section:
03 - Suspension
Date:
February, 2000
Subject:
Rear Suspension Spring Squeak/Creak (Lubricate Lower Spring Seat)
Models:
2000 Chevrolet Malibu
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
2000 Pontiac Grand Am
Condition
Some customers may comment on a squeak/creak noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving over an irregular/rough road surface at low
speeds.
Cause
Slight surface irregularities on the mating surfaces of the rear springs and those on the lower spring seats of the rear strut assemblies may result in subtle
movement. This may cause a squeak/creak noise when the rear suspension is subjected to certain types of road conditions. As component surfaces
conform to one another, the noise typically goes away and is not apparent after a few hundred kilometers/miles of vehicle operation.
Correction
With the rear strut assemblies fully extended, lubricate the lower spring seats with GM Goodwrench(TM) Super Lube (P/N 12346241), or equivalent,
between points indicated in the illustration.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
12346241
GM Goodwrench(TM) Super Lube
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Labor
Operation
Description
Time
