SQUAWK/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRT. SUSP.-REPLACE STABILIZER BUSH.

SUBJECT: SQUAWK/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION (REPLACE STABILIZER BUSHINGS WITH NEWER DESIGNED BUSHINGS)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-89 SKYHAWK; 1985-91 SKYLARK AND SOMERSET

CONDITION:

----------- Some 1985-91 Skylark/Somerset and 1985-89 Skyhawks might exhibit a condition of a "Squawk" OR "Clunk" noise from the front suspension or engine compartment area when driving over small bumps or entering parking lots (i.e. washboard road surfaces, railroad tracks).

CAUSE:

------ The condition may be caused by the rubber bushing material bleeding through the teflon/polyester sock and coming into contact with the stabilizer bar.

CORRECTION:

------------ If this condition is encountered, replace both stabilizer bar bushings with newer designed bushings. The part numbers for the new bushings are listed below:

STABILIZER BAR DIAMETER BUSHING PART NUMBER(S) ---------------------- ---------------------- 22mm 22566673 24mm 22566674 26mm 22566675 28mm 22566676 30mm 10088389

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: E2147 Labor Time: See Current Labor Time Guide

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