Suspension - Squeak/Groan/Rattle/Tap From Rear

REF.: SUSPENSION

NO.: SU001-96

DATE: MARCH 15, 1996

MODEL: CAM

REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAK/GROAN NOISE

To reduce squeak, groan, rattle or tap noise from the rear suspension, the following components have been modified:

^ Rear Spring Bumper

^ Rear Suspension support assemblies

For repair of squeak or groan noise from another source, please refer to TSB SU93-006 dated December 17, 1993.





PRODUCTION EFFECTIVE:





PART NUMBER INFORMATION:





PART IDENTIFICATION:

FIELD-FIX METHOD:

Confirm the specific source of the noise:

^ If the rear spring bumper and/or rear suspension support assemblies are the source, replace old style parts with new ones.

^ If the rear stabilizer bar bushings are the source, refer to TSB SU93-006 (dated December 17, 1993) for repair procedures.





WARRANTY INFORMATION:

^ There is an alignment measurements/readings print-out BEFORE the actual repair showing the rear suspension was within specifications at that time, and

^ There is an alignment measurements/readings print-out AFTER the work was done showing the alignment was altered by the work performed.

In addition, these print-outs will need to be marked "BEFORE" and "AFTER", and supported by an additional print-out confirming that the toe-in was reset to specification.