Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 632003
Date: 961101
Vehicle - Rattle/Clunk or Vibration at Engine/Transaxle
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 63-20-03
Date: November, 1996
Subject:
Rattle/Clunk and/or Vibration During Acceleration/Deceleration, Cornering or Rough Road Surfaces (Re-weld Engine/Transaxle Mount Brackets)
Models:
1995-96 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-96 Pontiac Sunfire with 2.2L or 2.4L Engine (VINs 4, T - RPOs LN2, LD9)
Condition
Some owners may comment on a rattle/clunk and/or vibration normally during acceleration/deceleration, cornering or rough road surfaces.
Cause
This condition may be due to broken welds on the engine/transaxle assembly mount brackets.
Correction
Pry engine/transaxle assembly before and after attempting duplication of noise or excessive movement of assembly. Repeat procedure prying
engine/transaxle assembly side to side. If problem area is not located, access each mount assembly for visual inspection of bracket and/or test with pry
bar. When the problem area is found, refer to the following respective repair procedures.
Important:
When MIG weld is used in the following procedures, use one of the following specifications:
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0.035" E70S-6 Solid Welding Wire with 100% C02 or 75% Ar/25% C02.
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0.068" E71T-GS Flux Cored Self Shielded Welding Wire.
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