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# Squeak Noise In Front End On Turns (Replace Strut Spring Seat)

Subject: | Squeak Noise In Front End On Turns (Replace Strut Spring Seat)

Models: | 1999-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

| 2000-2003 Chevrolet Malibu

| 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic

| 2000-2004 Oldsmobile Alero

| 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am

| 1999-2004 Pontiac Sunfire

Attention: | Before performing the procedure in this bulletin, technicians should refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 02-03-08-008A if the vehicle has a rattle/creak or popping noise in the front end.

This bulletin is being revised to add the above Attention statement referencing Corporate Bulletin Number 02-03-08-008A. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-03-08-015A (Section 03 - Suspension).

### Condition

Some customers may comment that the front end of the vehicle has a squeaking noise on left or right turns.

### Cause

This condition may be caused by metal to metal contact between the strut mount and the spring seat.

### Correction

Replace the strut spring seat, P/N 89047655. This new seat includes a deflector ring and will eliminate the contact between the strut mount and the spring seat. Refer to Strut, Strut Component And Or Spring Replacement.

The documents below are for Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire.

• | 1999 Document ID #173282.

• | 2000 Document ID #529476.

• | 2001 Document ID #635853.

• | 2002-2003 Document ID #630647.

• | 2004 Document ID #1173083.

The document below is for the Chevrolet Classic.

2004-2005 Document ID #1174192

The documents below are for the Chevrolet Malibu.

• | 2000 Document ID #528929.

• | 2001-2005 Document ID #640868.

The documents below are for the Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Am.

• | 2000 Document ID #526124.

• | 2001-2003 Document ID #635853.

• | 2004 Document ID #1173889.

• | 2005 (Grand Am only) Document ID #1173889.

### Parts Information

Part Number | Description
--- | ---
88964336 | Seat, Front Spring (N Car)
89047655 | Seat, Front Spring (J Car)

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

### Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time
--- | --- | ---
E3901 | Seat And/Or Insulator, Front Spring (Upper And/Or Lower) - Left -- Replace | Use Published Labor Time
E3900 | Seat And/Or Insulator, Front Spring (Upper And/Or Lower) - Right -- Replace
E3907 | Seat And/Or Insulator, Front Spring (Upper And/Or Lower) - Both -- Replace