Transaxle Mount - Chirps

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REVISED
Number: 91-448A-7A

Section: 7A

Date: JAN 1992

Corporate Bulletin No.: 137108

ASE No.: A2, A3


Subject: TRANSAXLE MOUNT CHIRPS


Model and Year: 1990-91 CAVALIER, CORSICA BERETTA WITH 2.2L AND 3.1L ENGINES


THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES DEALER SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 91-448-7A. DATED NOV. 1991. THE 1990-91 2.2L MR7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN ADDED. ALL COPIES OF 91-448-7A SHOULD BE DISCARDED.

Condition: Chirping noise in engine compartment.

Cause: Transaxle mount bumper rubs against mount.

Correction: Replace transaxle mount bumper with new bumper. Refer to "Parts Information" for vehicle application and updated part number.

IMPORTANT: Before transaxle mount bumper is replaced, be sure the bumper is the source of the noise. Coat the bumper with a silicone base grease and test drive vehicle. If noise is no longer evident, replace the bumper.





1. Remove transaxle mount from the vehicle. Refer to appropriate Service Manual and Section for procedure.
2. Place the mount in a vise. Refer to Figure 1.
3. Remove bumper retaining nuts (if not removed during transaxle mount removal).





4. Remove bumper. Lift up on the inner mount assembly until the bumper can be removed. Refer to Figure 2.
5. Install new bumper by lifting up on inner mount assembly.
6. Install bumper retaining nuts.
7. Remove mount from vise.
8. Install transaxle mount in the vehicle.

Parts Information:

Model VIN Car Bumper
Year Break Line Engine Transaxle Part Number

1990-91 M7242459 J 2.2L MR7 - Manual 22575852

1990-91 M7242459 J 2.2L 3T40 - Auto 22575853

1990-91 M7242459 J 3.1L MD9 - Auto 22575854

1990-91 M7242459 J 3.1L MG2 - Manual 22575855

1990-91 MY192128 L 2.2L MD9 - Auto 22575853
ME062328
1990-91 MY207010 L ALL MR3 - Manual 22577700
ME063635


Model VIN Car Bumper
Year Break Line Engine Transaxle Part Number

1990-91 MY192201 L 3.1L MD9 - Auto 22577701
ME061493
1990-91 MY202773 L 3.1L MG2 - Manual 22577699
ME064089

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Labor Operation Number: T1790

Labor Time: .8 Hour for 4 cylinder engines with Automatic or Manual Transmission

1.0 Hour for 6 cylinder engines with Automatic or Manual Transmission

Trouble Code: 92