Engine - Intermittent Cold Start Squeal

BULLETIN NO.: 94-T-56A

ISSUE DATE: April, 1995

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Engine - 13

CORPORATION NO.: 486108R

SUBJECT:
Intermittent Squeal from Front of Engine on Initial Cold Start
(Replace Belt Idler Pulley Assembly)

This bulletin is being revised to add a VIN breakpoint and supercedes bulletin 94-T-56, which should be discarded.

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1995 Saturns and including VIN SZ301073

CONDITION:

An intermittent squeal may be heard from the front of the engine on initial cold start. This condition most likely occurs when ambient temperatures are below 4°C (40°F).

CAUSE:
The intermittent squeal may be caused by the belt idler pulley assembly bearing.

CORRECTION:

Verify that a squeal is heard from the front of the engine during initial cold start. Once the condition is verified, replace the belt idler pulley assembly, with a new service belt idler pulley assembly containing a revised bearing. Refer to the appropriate Saturn Service Manual for the removal and installation procedures.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

21007458 Pulley Asm-Belt Idler (Manual Steering, N51)
21007457 Pulley Asm-Belt Idler (Power Steering, NV7)





CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System: (see illustration).