Suspension - (Front) Squawk Noise
Bulletin No.: T-93-103File in Group: 3
Number: 23
Corp.Ref.No.: 313301
Date: June, 1993
SUBJECT:
SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION
MODELS AFFECTED:
1990-1993 ELDORADOS, SEVILLES, AND ALLANTES
Some 1990-1993 Eldorados, Sevilles and Allantes may experience a squawk noise from the front suspension during large suspension travel (i.e., going through a dip). This condition is most noticeable in cold temperatures and may occur for only the first few jounces after a cold soak. The condition is caused by the stabilizer shaft rotating within the stabilizer shaft insulator.
To repair this condition replace the stabilizer shaft insulator with the new service part which has a Teflon insert. Refer to the Service Parts Identification Label for suspension option code (FE1, FE2, or FE3). The insulators should be installed per Service Information Manual procedures with the slit toward the rear of the car.
Parts will be in limited supply upon initial release of this bulletin. Please order parts for critical customer concerns only until sufficient quantities are available from GMSPO.
In 1992, early built cars did not have a nut welded to the frame for the stabilizer bracket. On these cars it may be necessary to use a back up nut, P/N 11503643, on the underside of the frame when tightening the stabilizer bracket to prevent the bolt from stripping the threads in the frame.
Parts are expected to be available on June 14, 1993.
For warranty purposes use Labor Operation E2180 at .5 hour (Eldorados and Sevilles) or .6 hour (Allantes).