Suspension - Squawking Noise When Front Is Jounced
Number 85-3-20 Date 9/85Subject: FRONT SUSPENSION "SQUAWKING" NOISE
1984-85 FIREBIRD
Some 1984-85 Firebird models may exhibit a "squawking" noise when the vehicle is subjected to jounce/rebound suspension motions. This condition may be caused by rotational movement of the front stabilizer bar in its mounting insulators.
Vehicles experiencing this condition may be repaired by installing two (2) new insulators from those noted below based on stabilizer bar diameter.
Stabilizer Bar Diameter New P/N
32 mm 14094405
34 mm 14094388
Removal and installation procedures are illustrated in appropriate shop manual.
Labor Operation Number: E2180
Labor Time: .3 hours (one or both)