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<H1>Rattle/Squeak From Front of Vehicle (Replace Lower Portion of Upper Insulator Assembly) #03-03-08-002 - (06/12/2003)</H1></TABLE>Rattle/Squeak From Front of Vehicle (Replace Lower Portion of Upper Insulator Assembly)
2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2000-2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
2000-2003 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL<A name=ss1-1344635><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1344635&pubid=297&evc=sm#ss1-1344635" target="_blank">
<H5>Condition</A></H5>
Some customers may comment on a rattle or squeak type noise coming from the front of the vehicle.<A name=ss2-1344635><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1344635&pubid=297&evc=sm#ss2-1344635" target="_blank">
<H5>Cause</A></H5>
The front shock absorber plastic pilot ring may be wearing out, causing the shock to misalign in the insulator.<A name=ss3-1344635><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1344635&pubid=297&evc=sm#ss3-1344635" target="_blank">
<H5>Correction</A></H5>
Replace the lower portion, P/N 22175818, of the upper insulator assembly using the procedure listed below. This new insulator includes a new plastic pilot ring.
<H5>Parts Information</A></H5>
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Part Number</TH>
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Description</TH></TR>
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22175818</TD>
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Insulator Asm. - Frt. S/ABS (Lower Part of Upper Insulator)</TD></TR></T></TABLE>
2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2000-2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
2000-2003 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL<A name=ss1-1344635><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1344635&pubid=297&evc=sm#ss1-1344635" target="_blank">
<H5>Condition</A></H5>
Some customers may comment on a rattle or squeak type noise coming from the front of the vehicle.<A name=ss2-1344635><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1344635&pubid=297&evc=sm#ss2-1344635" target="_blank">
<H5>Cause</A></H5>
The front shock absorber plastic pilot ring may be wearing out, causing the shock to misalign in the insulator.<A name=ss3-1344635><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1344635&pubid=297&evc=sm#ss3-1344635" target="_blank">
<H5>Correction</A></H5>
Replace the lower portion, P/N 22175818, of the upper insulator assembly using the procedure listed below. This new insulator includes a new plastic pilot ring.
<LI =1>Remove the front shock absorber. Refer to the Shock Absorber Replacement procedure in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual.
<LI =1>Remove the lower portion of the upper insulator from the shock and discard.
<LI =1>Install the new lower portion of the upper insulator to the shock.
<LI =1>Install the front shock absorber. Refer to the Shock Absorber Replacement procedure in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. </LI>
<H5>Parts Information</A></H5>
<TABLE width="100%" border=1>
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<TR>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>
Part Number</TH>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>
Description</TH></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>
22175818</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>
Insulator Asm. - Frt. S/ABS (Lower Part of Upper Insulator)</TD></TR></T></TABLE>
