Wheel Center Caps - Rattling Noise

Number:
91-414-3E

Section:
3E

Date:
SEPT. 1991

Corporate Bulletin No.:
133503

ASE No.:
A2, A3, A4, A5, B1



Subject:
RATTLE NOISE AS A RESULT OF LOOSE WHEEL CENTER CAPS


Model and Year:
1991 CAVALIER WITH Z24 TRIM PACKAGE



Condition:
Some 1991 "J" cars with the Z24 trim package may exhibit a rattling noise due to the wheel center hub cap being loose.

Cause:
Loose fit between the wheel and wheel center cap caused by oversize diameter in wheel.

Correction:





Using channel-lock pliers, with a cloth on cap face to protect the disc from damage, rework the center cap wire retaining ring (as shown in the picture) in five places to provide a tight fit of the cap to the improperly machined wheels. Bend the wire ring toward the cap disc as shown to obtain a permanent set of approximately one (1) wire diameter.

This condition effects all 1991 Chevrolet J cars with Z24 from 1991 start of production through VIN breakpoint M7194096.

Labor Operation Number:
T1761

Labor Time:
0.2 Hours

Add Time:
0.2 (one or all)