Axle (Front) - Growl Noise
89chevy12GMC NUMBER: 88-T-210
GROUP: 4C - Front Axle
DATE: May, 1989
CORPORATE NUMBER:964301
Figure No. 1:
SUBJECT: FRONT AXLE GROWL NOISE
MODELS: 1983-88 T1 TRUCKS
Beginning with start of production 1989, the material in the thrust washers in the front axle tube of T Model Trucks was changed to reduce thrust washer wear. The washers involved are # 7, # 20 and # 24 as shown in Figure # 1. When worn, the metal in the washer will be smeared from slipping. Number 24 may also be dished. Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Whenever it is determined that one washer is worn, all three thrust washers should be replaced with P/N 26018721, a kit that contains all three thrust washers.
The kit should be used to resolve T Model front axle growl noise conditions. For vehicles under warranty, use:
Labor OP: F2115
Labor Time: 1.4 Hrs (plus applicable "adds")