HUB ASSY. SEAL SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE (LUBE SEAL & HUB ASSY.)

SUBJECT: HUB ASSEMBLY SEAL SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-90 PARK AVENUE/ELECTRA 1991 PARK AVENUE/ULTRA 1986-91 LESABRE 1986-91 RIVIERA 1988-91 REATTA

CONDITION:

---------- Some owners may comment about a squeak or squawk noise coming from the front of the vehicle in or near the front wheels. This condition may be caused by insufficient grease on the lip seal of the hub assembly.

CORRECTION:

----------- Disconnect Hub Assembly following service manual "on-vehicle service" procedure for front suspension in Section 3C. Lubricate Hub and Seal area with GM1052497 grease thoroughly (fill cavity between seal and bearing).

NOTE: ----- For 1992 model vehicles, this condition has been eliminated with the introduction of a new Hub and Assembly design, which requires no lubrication.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Use applicable Labor Time Guide Operation Number and Time.

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