RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT END OVER BUMPER (REPAIR PROCEDURE)

FRONT SPRING RUBS AGAINST INSIDE OF STRUT TOWER (Revised to Update Information)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 CUTLASS CIERA MODELS EQUIPPED ----------------- WITH 2.5L, 2.8L, OR 3.8L ENGINES Some customers may comment about a rubbing noise from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps or making turns. This noise may be due to the strut spring deflecting and contacting the inner surface of the strut tower. This condition can be repaired by replacing the strut spring with a new spring obtained from GMSPO. Before re-installing the strut assembly, the inner strut tower sheet metal should be adjusted to eliminate any locations where the sheet metal or a weld seam protrudes toward the spring. This can be accomplished by carefully striking the protruding sheet metal with a hammer or another appropriate tool. If required, paint and/or undercoating should be re-applied to the affected areas. If replacing the strut spring fails to correct the condition, it may be necessary to slot the strut tower (no more than 1/8") to allow shifting the strut assembly slightly outward. Camber and toe-in should be checked and adjusted if necessary.

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