Subject: | Squeak, Rattle or Clunk Noise In Rear Suspension Over Bumps, During Acceleration or While Braking (Inspect/Rotate Rear Coil Springs and Inspect Lower Control Arm Bolts For Proper Torque) |
Models: | 2007-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 Series Only |
2007-2008 GMC Yukon 1500 Series Only |
with Premium Smooth Ride (RPO ZW7) or Off Road (RPO Z71) Chassis Package |
This bulletin is being revised to remove models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-03-09-007A (Section 03 -- Suspension).
Some customers may comment on a squeak or rattling noise in the rear of the vehicle when going over bumps, during acceleration or while braking. Also, a clunk noise may be heard in the rear suspension when jounced or moved.
This condition may be caused by the rear spring insulator contacting the vehicle's frame rail and creating the noise, or the lower control arm bolts may not be tightened to specification.
Inspect/rotate the position of the rear coil springs and inspect the lower control arm bolts for proper torque.
Tighten
Tighten the lower shock absorber bolts and nuts to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
Important: Do not tighten the lower control arm bolts unless the suspension is at ride height.
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm to frame bolts to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm to axle bolts to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
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E9447* | Inspect/Rotate Rear Coil Springs, Inspect Lower Control Arm Bolts For Torque | 0.5 hr |
*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. |