Clunk, Rattle Noise from Front of Vehicle (Install Anti-Slip/Friction Material)

Some customers may comment that a clunk, rattle or metal-to-metal noise from the left front or right front of the vehicle can be heard in the passenger compartment. This condition may be more noticeable in cold weather conditions.

This condition may be due to the stabilizer bar rubber insulator "walking out" of it's seated position between the engine frame and the stabilizer mounting bracket/clamp during large suspension movements.

Install a 50 mm (2 in) by 38 mm (1.5 in) strip of anti-slip/friction material such as 3M® SAFETY-WALK ™General Purpose Tread Tape, P/N 19221, or equivalent, between the engine frame and the stabilizer shaft insulator.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle" in General Information.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket/clamp bolts (1).
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket/clamp (2).
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator (3).
5. Clean the engine frame surface (5) of any debris or grease.
6. Remove the paper backing from a 50 mm (2 in) by 38 mm (1.5 in) strip of anti-slip/friction material such as 3M® SAFETY-WALK ™General Purpose Tread Tape, P/N 19221, or equivalent (4).

•	The adhesive side is installed on the engine frame.

•	The 50 mm (2 in) side of the strip must be positioned fore/aft on the engine frame.

7. Install the tape to the engine frame (5).
8. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator (3).
9. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket/clamp (2).
10. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket/clamp bolts (1).

Tighten
Refer to the applicable Service Manual for the appropriate tightening specifications.

11. Lower the vehicle.

For product availability, order information or technical assistance, contact your local 3M representative or call 1-800-521-8180, extension 5165.

In Canada call 1-800-461-56600.

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