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Squawk/Squeak Type Noise From Rear Suspension While Driving Over Bumps at Low Speeds (Replace Rear Suspension Insulators)

Subject:Squawk/Squeak Type Noise From Rear Suspension While Driving Over Bumps At Low Speeds (Replace Rear Suspension Insulators)

Models:2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2007 Pontiac G5



This bulletin is being revised to add models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-03-09-005 (Section 03 - Suspension).


Condition

Some customers may comment on a squawk or squeak type noise coming from the rear suspension. This noise typically occurs while driving over bumps at low speeds.

Cause

The cause of this noise may be the rear suspension insulators.

Correction

Replace the rear suspension insulators following the Control Arm Bushing (Suspension Insulator) Replacement procedure in SI.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

22696480 (RPO FE1)

Insulator, Rear Suspension

2

22729411 (RPO FE3, FE5)

Insulator, Rear Suspension

2

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

E4092*

Insulator, Rear Suspension Support (Both) -- Replace

1.3 hr

* This time is updated from the current Labor Time Guide. The next update of the Labor Time Guide will contain this change.