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Pop or Knock Noise from Front of Vehicle During Braking (Retighten Lower Control Arm Nuts)

Subject:Pop or Knock Noise from Front End of Vehicle During Braking (Retighten Lower Control Arm Nuts)

Models:2004 Chevrolet Astro Van
2004 GMC Safari Van
with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:



Model

VIN Breakpoint

Chevrolet

4B119000

GMC

4B505700

Condition

Some customers may comment on a pop or knock noise during braking. The noise may be heard during braking in forward and reverse. The noise may only occur once per direction change of the vehicle.

Correction

Retighten the lower control arm nuts with the vehicle weight on the wheels.

Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 105N·m(77 lb ft) with the vehicle weight on the wheels.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

*E9410

Torque Lower Control Arm Nuts

0.2 hr

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only.