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Clicking Noise When Opening or Closing the Drivers or Passengers Door (Lubricate Door Hinge)

Subject:Clicking Noise When Opening Or Closing The Driver's Or Passenger's Door (Lubricate Door Hinge)

Models:2003 Chevrolet Venture
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2003 Pontiac Montana



Condition

Some customers may comment on a clicking noise when opening or closing the driver's or passenger's door.

Cause

This condition may be caused by lack of lubrication on the hinge check link roller pin.

Correction

Lubricate the hinge with a light weight oil.


    Object Number: 1344187  Size: MH
  1. Open the door and lubricate the top hinge check link roller pin and allow the oil to penetrate down into the check link roller pin inter face.
  2. Cycle the door 10 to 15 times.
  3. Let the oil penetrate the hinge for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Cycle the door again and lubricate as necessary until the noise disappears.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B6572

Hinge And Door-Lube

0.2 hr