Snaps, Pops, and Creaks From the Front Struts

SNAPS, POPS, AND CREAKS FROM THE FRONT STRUTS (OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, PONTIAC GRAND PRIX)

Snaps or pops from the front struts during low speed turns and braking may be the result of two possible conditions:

- If the Intrigue in question was built in 1997, the cause of this condition may be due to a strut. Refer to Service Bulletin Number 73-33-O4 for additional information.

- The other possible cause is that the jounce bumper inside the top of the dust boot is rubbing on the bump plate or cap. To correct this condition, raise the vehicle and with the wheel hanging, raise each front dust boot. Rub wheel bearing grease or other heavy grease onto the bump plate. If the plate comes off the strut housing when the dust boot is lifted, press it back into place firmly before greasing. This repair is so quick, this option may be explored whenever there is a concern about steering or front end noise.