SATURN: RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. Saturn SL1/SC1/SW1 1997

SUBJECT: RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES (REPLACE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1996-1998 SATURN SL2 SEDANS, SW2 WAGONS OR SC2 COUPES

CONDITION:

A RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND/OR WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. THE NOISE MAY SOUND LIKE A RATTLE OR CLICK FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.

CAUSE THE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE LASH IN THE BALL TYPE JOINTS, CAUSING THE RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE AS TORSIONAL STRESS IS APPLIED TO THE STABILIZER BAR.

CORRECTION:

VERIFY THAT THE RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE IS COMING FROM THE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK BY USING THE CHASSIS EAR TOOL (SA9217NE) OR EQUIVALENT. IF RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE IS COMING FROM THE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK, REPLACE THE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.

PROCEDURES **CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.**

1. RAISE VEHICLE ON HOIST. 2. REMOVE WHEEL COVER OR HUB CAP (IF EQUIPPED). NOTICE: NEVER USE HEAT TO LOOSEN A TIGHT WHEEL NUT. THIS CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE WHEEL AND DAMAGE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. 3. REMOVE WHEEL NUTS. 4. REMOVE WHEEL. --------------------- FIGURE --------------------- 5. REMOVE TWO NUTS SECURING REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK TO THE REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR AND THE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT BRACKET, AND REMOVE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK FROM VEHICLE. 6. INSTALL NEW REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK TO THE REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR AND THE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT BRACKET. 7. INSTALL TWO NEW NUTS TO REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK. (TWO NEW NUTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE REAR STABILIZER SHAFT LINK KIT P/N 21011129). TORQUE: 40 N.M (30 LB FT). IMPORTANT: BEFORE INSTALLING WHEELS, REMOVE RUST OR CORROSION FROM WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES AND BRAKE ROTORS/DRUMS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE WHEEL NUTS TO LOOSEN IN SERVICE. 8. POSITION ROAD WHEEL TO VEHICLE. 9. INSTALL ROAD WHEEL NUTS AND TIGHTEN IN A CRISSCROSS PATTERN. REPEAT TIGHTENING PATTERN TO BE SURE TORQUE IS CORRECT. TORQUE: 140 N.M (103 LB FT).

PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

21011129 LINK KIT-RR STAB SHF

CLAIM INFORMATION:

TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS REPAIR DURING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD, SUBMIT A CLAIM THROUGH THE SATURN DEALER SYSTEM AS FOLLOWS:

CASE TYPE DESCRIPTION LABOR OPERATION CODE TIME

VW LINE ASSEMBLY REAR STABILIZER SHAFT- REPLACE RIGHT E4170 0.4 HRS LEFT E4171 0.4 HRS BOTH E4177 0.5 HRS

FIGURES, 01

SATURN BULLETINS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS, NOT A "DO-IT-YOURSELFER". THEY ARE WRITTEN TO INFORM THOSE TECHNICIANS OF CONDITIONS THAT MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES, OR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT COULD ASSIST IN THE PROPER SERVICE OF A VEHICLE. PROPERLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS HAVE THE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND KNOW-HOW TO DO A JOB PROPERLY AND SAFELY. IF A CONDITION IS DESCRIBED, DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE, OR THAT YOUR VEHICLE WILL HAVE THAT CONDITION. SEE YOUR SATURN RETAILER FOR INFORMATION ON WHETHER YOUR VEHICLE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION.