2000 Sunbird L4-121 2.0L VIN B 2-bbl (1984)
Stabilizer Bushing: Customer Interest
Front Suspension - Squawking Noise
Number
84-3-13A
Date 9/84
Subject:
FRONT SUSPENSION "SQUAWKING" NOISE--- 1984 2000
Some early 1984 2000's may exhibit a "squawking" noise which may be caused by the front stabilizer bar bushing when they are subjected to significant
jounce/rebound suspension motions.. Vehicles experiencing the "squawking" noise can be repaired by installing two (2) new insulators from the
following part number list:
Old Part Number
New Part Number
Stabilizer Bar Diameter
14076617
14085145
24 mm (0.945 inches)
14076619
14085147
28 mm (1.102 inches)
14076620
14085148
30 mm (1.181 inches)
Vehicles built after the following breakpoints should not exhibit the "squawking" noise:
EJ202110 E7220212
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AND TORQUES
Refer to the illustration for installation procedures and torques.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation Number:
E2180
Labor Time
: 0.7 hours
