Suspension - Front End Rattle

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Bulletin Number: 88-3-9
Reference Number: 883202
Publish Date: 1/88
Subject: FRONT END RATTLE


Models

Affected: 1988 FIERO
Some 1988 Fiero Formula's and GT's built prior to VIN JP203159 and Fiero Coupes built prior to VIN JP203414, may exhibit a front end (steering rack) rattle, most noticeable on rough roads.

This rattle is due to metal to metal contact between the rack bushing and steering rack shaft.

To repair, replace metal rack bushing with plastic rack bushing P/N 26010668 and install two new steering rack boot clamps P/N 7841287. Refer to Section 3B2 of the 1988 Fiero Service Manual for details of the correct procedure.