NOISE ON TURNS OR SLAPPING SO. OVER BUMPS-INS. BRKT.&BUSHINGS

Subject: NOISE ON TURNS OR SLAPPING SOUND OVER BUMPS

Model and Year: 1985-93 G3 VANS

CONDITION:

--------- Owners of some 1985-93 G3 model vans, may comment that the vehicle makes noise on turns, or has a slapping sound while driving over bumps.

CAUSE:

----- This may be caused by the front stabilizer bushing at the lower control arm working its way out of the mounting clamp. This condition occurs due to limiting stack conditions when the working angles of the stabilizer bar (frame to lower control arm relationship) cause forces which will work the bushing out of the control arm mounting clamp.

CORRECTION:

---------- To correct this condition, new stabilizer brackets and bushings, located on the frame, can be installed. The new parts will position the stabilizer bar approximately .4 inches lower than the existing parts.

The new stabilizer brackets and bushings were used on vans starting with the following VIN breakpoint:

PF345965

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

The following information is reprinted from the 1993 G Van Service Manual Section 3C (ST-331-93).

REMOVAL:

------- 1. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

3. Remove the bolts (54), the washers, and the brackets (52).

4. Remove the stabilizer shaft (59) from the frame.

5. Remove bolts (43), nuts (38), washers (39 & 41), and brackets (42).

6. Remove the stabilizer shaft (59) from the lower control arm (36).

7. Remove the bushings from the stabilizer shaft (40 & 53).

NOTE: Inspection the bushings at the lower control arm (40) for excessive wear, deterioration, or other damages, replace if needed. Discard the bushings (53) that were removed from the frame brackets.

INSTALLATION:

------------ NOTE: When fasteners are removed, always re-install them at the same location from which they were removed. If the correct fastener is damaged or not available, use a fastener of equal size or strength (or stronger). Use the correct torque values on all fasteners. If the above conditions are not followed, parts or system damage could result.

1. Install bushings (40 and the new bushings 53) to the stabilizer shaft (59).

NOTE: It may be necessary to clean the shaft from dirt and other contaminants. Use rubber lubricant to help slide the bushings onto the shaft.

2. Install stabilizer shaft (59) to the vehicle.

3. Install the new brackets (52), bolts (54), and washers (55).

4. Install brackets (42), bolts (43), washers (39 & 41), and nuts (38).

Torque Specs: Nuts (38): 29 N.m (21 lbs. ft.) Bolts (54): 33 N.m (24 lbs. ft.)

5. Install tire and wheel assembly.

6. Remove the support stands and lower the vehicle.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY -------- ----------- --- 15964469 Insulator-frt stab. shf 2 15964471 Clamp-frt stab. shf insl 2

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO on 5/24/93.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

LABOR OP DESCRIPTION TIME -------- ----------- ---- E2147 Link and/or bushing See and/or bracket Applicable front stab shaft at LTG control arm

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