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# STRUT/SHOCK ABSORBER PRODUCTION CHANGE

INTERIM STRUT/SHOCK ABSORBER PRODUCTION CHANGE

#### VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 F-CAR W/RPO FE2 -----------------

THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO CLARIFY VIN BREAKPOINTS, ACKNOWLEDGE A POTENTIAL NOISE CONDITION AND PROVIDE A REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REAR SHOCK REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS INDICATED.

1988 Pontiac F-cars with RPO FE2 suspension assembled between VIN breakpoints indicated below, incorporated usage of deflected disc front struts and rear shock absorbers. VIN Breakpoints --------------- JL241565 through JL254509

However, usage of these suspension components were terminated on this vehicle application for the remainder of the 1988 model year due to a potential squeak type noise condition.

To maintain ride/handling characteristics of the RPO FE2 suspension level it is recommended on vehicles identified by VIN breakpoints noted above, that when front strut or rear shock absorber replacement is required, service parts indicated below be utilized and that rear shock absorbers be replaced in pairs. Description Service P/N ----------- ----------- Front Strut 22064121 Rear Shock 22064084

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