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Suspension - Squeak or Squeak From Rear of Vehicle

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Number: 90-242-3D
Section: 3D
Date: May 1990 Corp. Bulletin No.: 073401

Subject: SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE


Model and Year: 1982-90 J CARS AND 1987-90 L CARS
Customers may comment about a squawk or squeak coming from the rear of the vehicle, particularly during cold weather (temperature 40 degrees F or colder). This condition may be caused by distortion of the rear spring upper insulator, resulting in a squeak or squawk noise.

Important: New P/N 22555689 will temporarily be supplied with P/N 1001 7875 molded into the side. New part is identified by a white stripe on the edge of the insulator.

This condition may be corrected by installing new rear spring upper insulators, P/N 22555689, following the service manual procedure.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: E5057
Labor Time: 0.6 Hour
Trouble Code: 92