Regal V6-173 2.8L (1988)

Trailing Arm: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Clunking Sound From Rear
Bulletin:
88-3-24
Date:
Nov. '88
Ref. No.:
88-216-3
Corp. Ref. No.: 833401
SUBJECT:
CLUNKING SOUND FROM REAR SUSPENSION
MODELS AFFECTED: 1988 REGAL
Customer comments on 1988 Buick Regals of a clunking sound in the rear suspension area may be caused by a loose rear trailing arm bracket. The noise
can be eliminated by rewelding existing bracket in place, and adding reinforcing brackets which are included in Kit, Part Number 10103072.
Procedure:
1.
Disconnect battery.
2.
Raise the car on the hoist and locate loose bracket.
3.
Remove front attaching bolts on lower trailing arm and swing arm down. It may be necessary to loosen rear attaching bolts.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
4.
Locate the existing bracket from the rear edge of the adjacent 24 mm long slot to the front edge of hole 61.9 mm apart. Also, match the witness
marks of the previous welding, if available. (See Figure 1).
5.
Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from underbody to provide adequate access to the area.