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SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE REAR NEW SPRING UPPER INSULATOR

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1988 CIMARRONS

Customers may comment about a squawk or squeak coming from the rear of the vehicle, particularly during cold weather (temperature 40 DEG F or colder). This condition may be caused by distortion of the rear spring upper insulator, resulting in a squeak or squawk noise. This condition may be corrected by installing new rear spring upper insulators, P/N 22555689, followin, the Service Information Manual procedure.

IMPORTANT: P/N 22555689 will temporarily be supplied with P/N 10017875 molded into the side. The new part is identified by a white stripe on the edge of the insulator.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation E5057 at .6 hour.

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