VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Control Arm Bushing: Customer Interest
Suspension - Front Suspension Pop/Rattle Noise
File in Section: 03 - Suspension
Bulletin No.: 04-03-08-002
Issue Date: February, 2004
Subject:
Pop/Rattle Noise from Front of Vehicle During Suspension Movement (Clean Components, Apply Retaining Compound, and Install New Nuts)
Models Affected:
2004 Saturn VUE vehicles with 3.5L V-6 Engine (VIN 4 - RPO L66)
built up to and including VIN Breakpoint 4S837201
Attention:
Fixed Operations Manager and Technician
Condition:
Some customers may comment on a pop or rattle noise from the front end of the vehicle during significant suspension movement.
Cause:
This condition may be caused by the front control arm bushing sleeve rotating on the control arm stud.
Correction:
Verify the concern. If condition is present, clean components, apply retaining compound and install new nuts. Refer to service procedure in this bulletin.
Service Procedure:
1.
Verify concern using Chassis Ear (SA9217NE or J39570) or equivalent.
2.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle" (Document ID # 995301) in the General Information section of the 2004
Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1.
3.
Remove front tire and wheel assemblies (both sides). Refer to "Tire and Wheel Removal and installation" (Document ID # 1219741) in the
Suspension section of the 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1.
4.
Remove the lower control arm rear bushing nut. Discard nut.
