SW L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1993)
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Customer Interest
Exhaust - Squeak/Squawk Noise From Rear of Vehicle
BULLETIN NO.: 95-T-26
ISSUE DATE: May, 1995
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Engine-04
CORPORATION NO.: 586602
SUBJECT:
Squeak and/or Squawk Noise Coming From Rear of Vehicle (Replace Exhaust Muffler Hanger Blade)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1994 Saturns and 1995 Saturns built before and including VIN SZ2837OO
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment on a squeak and/or squawk noise coming from the rear of the vehicle during shift from Drive to Reverse or Reverse to
Drive.
CAUSE:
This condition may be caused by a corroded exhaust muffler hanger (L-shaped) blade.
CORRECTION:
A new service part (P/N 21012608) has been released for the exhaust muffler hanger assembly. The new part is the exhaust muffler hanger blade that
attaches to the muffler hanger strap and slides through the exhaust muffler hanger bracket. This new exhaust muffler hanger blade has a black Teflon
coating that provides corrosion protection, reducing noise transmission into the passenger compartment.
PROCEDURE:
Removal
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED
FROM.
1.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
2.
Remove muffler hanger strap retaining nut and lower muffler.
