SECTION 9K

SQUEAKS AND RATTLES

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

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE DIAGNOSIS (Cont’d)

Condition Probable Cause Correction

Squeak Coming From D The faulty manual transaxle D Move the control lever between gears and
Console When Shifting control lever lower boot. listen for squeaks.
Manual Transaxle D Remove the floor console and replace the
(Condition Occurs In lower shift boot or apply talcum powder to
Cold Weather with a the lower shift boot.
Cold Engine)
Squeak Coming From D Rubbing of the cluster trim plate D Test drive the vehicle in order to verify this
Instrument Cluster Trim on the instrument panel. condition.
Plate D Remove the instrument cluster trim plate and
install felt tape to the edges.

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE

SQUEAK AND RATTLE REPAIR

Squeaks and rattles are caused by the unwanted move-
ment between parts of a vehicle. There are three means
to prevent squeaks or rattles.
D Attach the parts securely so that there is no rela-
tive motion during the operation of the vehicle.
D Separate the parts so that there is no contact dur-
ing operation.
D Insulate the parts so that no squeaks or rattles oc-
cur with the movement of the parts. Low uniform
friction surfaces can be used to eliminate “stick–
slip” motion.

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