DAEWOO M-150 BL2
SECTION 9K
SQUEAKS AND RATTLES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Diagnostic Information and Procedures 9K-1. . . . .
Squeak and Rattle Diagnosis 9K-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repair Instructions 9K-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-Vehicle Service 9K-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Squeak and Rattle Repair 9K-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SQUEAK AND RATTLE DIAGNOSIS
Condition Probable Cause Correction
Rattle Coming From the
Side Rail
D Improperly connected brake
lines.
D Tap lightly on the brake lines and listen for a
rattle.
D Install plastic tie straps to secure the brake
lines tightly together.
Rattle Under Vehicle at
Higher RPM
D The heat shield contacts with
the underbody.
D Raise the vehicle and perform a visual
inspection.
D Bend the heat shield slightly to gain
clearance from the underbody.
Squeak From the Front
of the Vehicle in Cold
Weather
D Poor front stabilizer shaft
insulators taping.
D While the vehicle is cold, perform a test drive
and achieve full front suspension travel by
driving through a dip in the road.
D Remove the insulators and wrap teflon tape
around the stabilizer shaft. Reinstall the
insulators over the tape.
Thump From Rear of
Vehicle on Bumps
D Improperly secured spare tire in
the rear compartment.
D Open the rear compartment and perform a
visual inspection of the spare tire and the
tools.
D Tightly secure the spare tire and all tools.
D Perform a road test to verify that the noise is
eliminated.
Glass Knock Coming
From the Rear of the
Vehicle When Driving
Over Bumps
D An out-of-adjustment hatchback
latch.
D Test drive the vehicle in order to verify this
condition.
D Loosen the latch nuts and adjust the latch
downward.
Rattle Coming From
Door
D The door lock solenoid is loose. D Remove the door trim panel and check if the
solenoid is loose.
D Tighten the solenoid bolts.
D Rattling electrical connectors
inside the door trim panel.
D Tap on the trim panel and listen for a rattle.
D Remove the trim panel and wrap foam
padding around the connectors as required.
Squeak When
Operating Doors
D A lack of lubrication of the door
hinge pins.
D Operate the doors and listen for squeaks.
D Lubricate the door hinge pins with light oil
and coat with lithium grease.
D A lack of lubrication of the door
hold open link arm.
D Lubricate the door hold open link arm with
light oil and coat with lithium grease.
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