Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
Strut Mount: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Strut Mount - Squeaking/Itching Noise
SUBJECT
FRONT STRUT MOUNT SQUEAKING/ITCHING NOISE
(REMOVE MOUNT CUSHION STIFFENER)
MODELS/YEARS
1990 CUTLASS SUPREME MODELS
NUMBER:
90-T-52
CORP.REF.NO: 933304
DATE:
March 1990
SECTION:
3C
Some 1990 Cutlass Supreme models assembled prior to Vehicle Identification Number 1G3WH54T7LD322460 may exhibit an audible
squeaking/itching noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver.
This noise condition may be caused by movement between the strut mount cushion plastic stiffener, strut rod and/or strut mount cushion.
Vehicles exhibiting this condition may be repaired by removal of the plastic stiffeners from the front strut mount cushions following service procedure
below.
Removal of these plastic stiffeners will not adversely affect the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Position vehicle on a flat and level surface.
CAUTION:
DO NOT SERVICE THE STRUT UNLESS THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS ON THE SUSPENSION. THE WEIGHT OF
THE VEHICLE KEEPS THE COIL SPRING COMPRESSED, OTHERWISE THE RELEASED COIL SPRING COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY.
2.
Raise hood
3.
Scribe mark on strut mount cover plate and body to assure proper camber adjustment is maintained after reassembly.
