RATTLE NOISE AS A RESULT OF LOOSE WHEEL CENTER CAPS. Pontiac Sunbird 1991

For 1990-2009 cars

# RATTLE NOISE AS A RESULT OF LOOSE WHEEL CENTER CAPS

#### SUBJECT: RATTLE NOISE AS A RESULT OF LOOSE WHEEL CENTRE CAPS (SERVICE PROCEDURE)

#### VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1991 "J" CARS WITH Z24 TRIM PACKAGE

#### Condition:

----------- Some 1991 "J" cars with the Z24 trim package may exhibit a rattling noise due to the wheel centre hub cap being loose.

#### Cause:

------- Loose fit between the wheel and wheel centre cap caused by oversize diameter in wheel.

#### Correction:

----------- Using channel-lock pliers, with a cloth on cap face to protect the disc from damage, rework the centre cap wire retaining ring (as shown in the picture) in five places to provide a tight fit of the cap to the improperly machined wheels. Bend the wire ring toward the cap disc as shown to obtain a permanent set of approximately one (1) wire diameter.

This condition effects all 1991 Chevrolet J cars with Z24 from 1991 start of Production through VIN breakpoint M7194096.

Use the most applicable Labour Operation and Time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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