SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1996)
Wheels: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels - Scraping/Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle
BULLETIN NO.: 96-T-18
ISSUE DATE: April, 1996
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Chassis-03
CORPORATION NO.: 683501
SUBJECT:
Scraping and/or Clunking Noise from the Front of the Vehicle with
Vehicle in Motion (Replace Aluminum Wheel)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1995-1996 Saturn SC2 Coupes built before and including VIN
TZ2O8932, equipped with optional aluminum wheels (PG5).
CONDITION:
With the vehicle in motion, a scraping and/or clunking noise may be heard from the front of the vehicle. These noises may be more pronounced during
hard turns. This condition may occur after the tires and wheels have been rotated.
CAUSE:
The inboard side of the front wheel(s) may contact the front brake caliper support bracket(s).
CORRECTION:
Refer to the following procedure to correct this condition.
PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the side of the vehicle, where the noise originates from.
2.
Inspect the inboard side of the wheel for scrape marks near the wheel mounting holes.
a.
If the wheel has scrape marks, replace the wheel with a new aluminum wheel (P/N 21012838).
b.
If the wheel does not have scrape marks, refer to diagnostic information in the appropriate service manual and/or other Technical
Information Bulletins.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21012838
Wheel Asm-15x6 (Spl Alum Cast-PG5)
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