SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1997)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Design Changes to Strut Assemblies
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-16
ISSUE DATE: April, 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Chassis-02
CORPORATION NO.: 99-03-06-001
SUBJECT:
Service Information on Design Changes to Strut Assemblies
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1999 Saturn vehicles
PURPOSE:
IMPORTANT:
The new strut assemblies will be referred to as the second design strut assemblies in this bulletin. The previous design of the strut assemblies will be
referred to as the first design.
Second design front and rear suspension strut assemblies were phased into production for all vehicles built after and including VIN XZ194236. Second
design strut assemblies are built with a strut damper that has a black molded polymer bumper stop. The first design strut assemblies were built with a
strut damper that has a gray steel bumper stop. The bumper stop is located at the top of the strut body tube. Second design strut assemblies are
interchangeable with first design strut assemblies and will back service all 1991 - 1999 vehicles.
SERVICE COMPATIBILITY TABLE
IMPORTANT:
When servicing 1991-1999 model year vehicles that were built before and including VIN XZ136280 with a second design strut damper, the dust boot
assembly must be replaced. Failure to replace the dust boot assembly may result in a clicking noise from the strut assembly. A new dust boot may be
ordered separately, but is also available in the strut bearing support assembly.
