Front Suspension - Clunking Noise

Bulletin: 93-3-17

Date: Sept. '93

Ref.No.: 93-186-3

Corp.Ref.No.: 333302

SUBJECT:
CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION
(REPLACE STABILIZER SHAFT LINK ASSEMBLIES)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1992-93 PARK AVENUE WITH F41 SUSPENSION
1992-93 LESABRE WITH FE3 SUSPENSION

CONDITION:

Some vehicles may exhibit a clunking noise in the front suspension when driving over bumps. This condition is more noticeable in cold weather.

CAUSE:

The stabilizer shaft link insulator material may compress over a period of time. New parts with a different insulator material have been used in production since June, 1993.

CORRECTION:

Replace the stabilizer shaft link assemblies with new P/N 25621457. Refer to Section 3C in the Service Manual.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation: E2147