Anyone familiar with this TSB??

[Silver SLP]

I have a 04' Alero. 71,000 mi. Been having these symptoms for awhile now; popping sound when turning as well as braking. I have already replaced both front struts, mounts and springs after the dealer suggested so. Sick of sticking money into the car when it's not fixing the problem. The popping happens when I am in reverse and turning to the left. Not any other way, unless I hit a bump.

Anyone familiar with this?


Bulletin No.: 02-03-08-008B

Date: August 18, 2006

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Rattle/Creak/Popping Type Noise from Front of Vehicle When Turning (Replace Both Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Brackets)

Models:
2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2002-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire

with FE1, FE2 or FE3 Suspension

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to include FE3 suspension. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-03-08-008A (Section 03 - Suspension). Condition

Some customers may comment on a rattle/creak/popping type noise coming from the front of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel. This noise can typically be duplicated with a short drive on uneven road surfaces, [...]
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***I can replicate the noise when I use my floor jack to lift the drivers side tire off the ground***
Any help is appreciated!!!

[zzyzzx]

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/Sp...848_069251.pdf

Link does not work for me.

[mmorello82]

I had the very same noise and Replaced Struts, Control arms, sway arm links. Then I saw this TSB, I replaced the brackets and bushings on the sway arm, and guess what? It still makes the noise! F*** it, turn the damn radio up! LOL

[Silver SLP]

My bad, idk why it doesn't work but I deleted it.
Anyways, it described the same thing that is posted above.

[Silver SLP]

mmorello82, does yours only do it in reverse?

[Greencoupe2.2]

mine did that replaced every thing, and finnally determined it was a bad cv joint, which for our cars case its cheaper just to replace the entire axle shaft assembly

[Silver SLP]

I was wondering if it was a cv joint but the shop didn't think it was.

If you don't mind me asking, about how much did that run ya?

[Redog]

I had a banging only when turning and it was worse going into driveways and stuff.

Sway bar bolts broke off ;)

[robalero]

That 100% sounds like a cv joint avg price on cv axels urs is the shorter one thats needed the left side which is around 100$ plus 1 hour labour max ( really only takes 30 mins to do )

[Silver SLP]

robalero -
What makes you believe it's the cv joint for sure? Not being a smart a$$ just asking :)

[Greencoupe2.2]

i bought a new axle shaft for around 100 at advance but got it around 80 with an online promo

[mmorello82]

Mine does it in either direction. Maybe I will try replacing a CV axle. That and the Hubs is the only thing I HAVEN'T done yet! lol