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EI07148 - Bump/Thump Noise Heard/Felt from Driveline or Rear suspension After Braking (Replace Output Shaft/Drive Shaft Yoke)

Subject:EI07148 -- Bump / Thump Noise Heard / Felt from Driveline or Rear Suspension After Braking (Replace Output Shaft/Drive Shaft Yoke)

Models:2004-2007 Buick Rainier
2002-2009 GMC Envoy, Envoy XUV, Envoy XL
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
2005-2009 Saab 9-7X Models
with Automatic Level Control Rear Suspension (RPO G67)



This bulletin is being updated to revise the labor time information and add a grease P/N. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-04-17-001B (Section 04 -- Driveline/Axle).


Condition

Some customers may comment on a bump or thump noise heard from the rear suspension or felt in the floor. The information below will affect vehicles with G67 Automatic Level Control rear suspension. This noise will typically occur at traffic lights after rapid stops. This noise is due to a combination of the rear electronic suspension attempting to level the vehicle and the driveline becoming unbound after these rapid stops.

Correction

Contact your DVM (District Service Manager) for approval prior to making any repairs. 4WD Vehicles - Replace the Output Shaft of the Transfer Case and the Drive Shaft Yoke and grease with P/N 12345879 (in Canada, use P/N 10953511) . Reinstall and evaluate operation. 2WD Vehicles - Replace the Output Shaft of the Transmission and Drive Shaft Yoke. Reinstall and evaluate operation.

Warranty Information (excluding Saab U.S. Models)

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

F9721*

Rear Propshaft Output and Yoke - Replace

4WD

2WD

 

2.5 hrs

8.0 hrs

* This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.

Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models)

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Failed Object

Fault/Reason Code

Location Code

Warranty Type

Repair/Action Code

Labor Time

4736110*

Rear Propshaft Output and Yoke - Replace

47361

47

0

01

01

2.5 hrs (AWD)

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in STM.