Subject: | Rattle, Pop or Click from Front End of Vehicle Over Rough Road Surfaces (Remove Paint Splashes, Drops or Runs from Top of Front Strut) |
Models: | 1995 Saturns built before and including VIN SZ175189 |
Some customers may comment about a rattle, pop or click noise coming from the front of the vehicle, while traveling over rough road surfaces. This noise may sound like a dash rattle from inside the vehicle.
Paint splashes, drops or runs on the top of the front strut mount(s) may prevent full contact between the front strut top mount and the front strut tower (vehicle body). Failure of the front strut mount make to make full contact with the front strut tower may cause a rattle, pop or clicking noise.
Verify that the rattle, pop or clicking noise comes from the front strut by opening hood bouncing front end of vehicle while listening at the front strut areas. If rattle, pop or click is heard coming from the front strut tower area, proceed to "Procedures' in this bulletin. If rattle, pop or clicking noise is not heard coming from the front strut tower areas, road test vehicle to locate source of noise and repair.
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.
Important: Do not remove two strut-to-steering knuckle-to-strut bolts and nuts at this time.
Notice: Before removing front strut assembly, place a rag over the CV joint seal to protect it from damage.
Notice: Use new strut assembly mount-to body attachment nuts; torque retention of old nuts may not be sufficient.
Tighten
Torque: 29 N·m (21 lb ft)
Notice: Use new strut assembly-to-steering knuckle assembly nuts: torque retention of old nuts may not be sufficient.
Important: With strut assembly-to-steering knuckle bolts and installed, but not tightened, push bottom of strut assembly inward while tightening.
Tighten
Torque: 29 N·m(21 lb ft)
Important: With strut assembly-to-steering knuckle bolts and installed, but not tightened, push bottom of strut assembly inward while tightening.
Tighten
Torque: 200 N·m (148 lb ft)
Notice: Before installing road wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors and drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel lug nuts to loosen in service.
Tighten
Torque: 140 N·m (103 lb ft)
21010436 Nuts -- Strut Assembly Mount-to-body (3 required per strut)
21010929 Nuts -- Strut Assembly-to-Steering Knuckle Assembly (2 required per strut)
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 |
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VW | R Front Strut and Remove Paint Splashes, drops or Runs | T9681 | 0.6 hrs |
IMPORTANT: For alignment times, refer to Operation E2020. When Claiming alignment, relate the alignment tot he repair. | |||
Add: To R Both Front Struts, if Necessary |