SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRT. SUSPEN. (REPL. STAB. SHAFT INSULATOR)

SUBJECT: SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION (REPLACE STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990-93 "E/K/V" MODELS

Some 1990-1993 Eldorados, Sevilles and Allantes may experience a squawk noise from the front suspension during large suspension travel (i.e., going through a dip). This condition is most noticeable in cold temperatures and may occur for only the first few jounces after a cold soak. The condition is caused by the stabilizer shaft rotating within the stabilizer shaft insulator.

To repair this condition replace the stabilizer shaft insulator with the new service part which has a Teflon insert. Refer to the Service Parts Identification Label for suspension option code (FE1, FE2, or FE3). The insulators should be installed per Service Information Manual procedures with the slit toward the rear of the car.

Suspension Year Series Option P/N ---- ------ ---------- --- 1990-1991 E FE1 3544452 E FE2 3544457 1992-1993 E FE1 3544451 E FE2 3544452 1993 E FE3 3544457

1990-1993 K FE1 3544452 1990-1992 K FE2 3544457 1993 K FE3 3544457

1990-1993 V 3544452

In 1992, early built cars did not have a nut welded to the frame for the stabilizer bracket. On these cars it may be necessary to use a back up nut, P/N 11503643, on the underside of the frame when tightening the stabilizer bracket to prevent the bolt from stripping the threads in the frame.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation: E2180 at .5 hour (Eldorados and Sevilles) or.6 hour (Allantes)

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