Suspension - Squawk Noise from the Rear When Cold

File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension

Bulletin No.: 63-34-01

Date: July, 1996

Subject:
Squawk Noise from Rear of Vehicle in Cold Temperature (Install New Stabilizer Shaft Insulator)

Models:
1996 Cadillac Concours, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville

Condition

Some owners may comment on a "squawk" noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over bumps or during a vehicle twist in cold temperature environments.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a stabilizer shaft insulator mold change to improve the assembly process at the assembly plant. However, slight distortion occurs during assembly which can produce noise when temperatures are near or below freezing.

Correction

Install new revised stabilizer shaft insulator to the rear stabilizer shaft following appropriate service procedure in Section 3D of the Service Manual.

Parts Information

P/N Model Usage

25662286 STS and ETC
25662288 Concours, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville

Parts are expected to be available July 8, 1996.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Description Labor Time

E4187 Insulator and/or
Support Rear Use published
Stabilizer Shaft - labor operation
Replace time.