Front Suspension - Squawking Noise
Number 84-3-13A Date 9/84Subject: FRONT SUSPENSION "SQUAWKING" NOISE--- 1984 2000
Some early 1984 2000's may exhibit a "squawking" noise which may be caused by the front stabilizer bar bushing when they are subjected to significant jounce/rebound suspension motions.. Vehicles experiencing the "squawking" noise can be repaired by installing two (2) new insulators from the following part number list:
Old Part Number New Part Number Stabilizer Bar Diameter
14076617 14085145 24 mm (0.945 inches)
14076619 14085147 28 mm (1.102 inches)
14076620 14085148 30 mm (1.181 inches)
Vehicles built after the following breakpoints should not exhibit the "squawking" noise:
EJ202110 E7220212
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AND TORQUES:
Refer to the illustration for installation procedures and torques.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation Number: E2180
Labor Time : 0.7 hours