EXHAUST MOAN/BOOM (INSTALL NEW MUFFLER HANGER ASSY.)

SUBJECT: EXHAUST MOAN/BOOM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

MODELS AFFECTED: 1991-1992 BROUGHAMS (RWD) 1993 FLEETWOODS (RWD) AND FLEETWOOD BROUGHAMS (RWD)

Some 1991-1992 Broughams (RWD) and 1993 Fleetwoods (RWD) and Fleetwood Broughams (RWD) may experience a slight exhaust moan/boom condition that is most apparent during light acceleration from 45-55 mph with transmission in fourth gear and Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) applied.

This condition may occur due to exhaust-generated pulsations transmitted into the vehicle underbody through the exhaust system hangers.

A revised muffler hanger assembly can be installed to correct this condition.

To repair this condition use the following procedure:

1. Raise vehicle.

2. Support intermediate pipe assembly.

3. Remove muffler hanger assembly.

4. Install new muffler hanger assembly, P/N 10228003, and torque hanger/frame bolt to 24 Nm (17 lbs. ft.) and hanger clamp to 33 Nm (24 lbs. ft.). Refer to Figure 1.

5. Align muffler and intermediate pipe to proper clearance.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T3301 at .6 hour.

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