Service Procedure
Front Support Assembly Removal & Installation Procedure:1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove LH wheel & tire.
3. Disconnect lower control arm ball joint from knuckle.
4. Remove LH stabilizer link bolt, washers and bushings.
5. Remove stabilizer shaft insulator bracket from LH suspension support assembly.
6. Remove LH lower control arm.
7. Remove LH front suspension support assembly.
VIEW 1 - FRONT SUSP SUPPORT ASM ATTACHING BOLT/SCREW SEQUENCE:
8. Install lower control arm in new LH front suspension support assembly as shown in View 1.
9. Attach new LH front suspension support lower control arm loosely to body.
10. Loosely install stabilizer shaft insulator bracket to LH support assembly.
11. Loosely install stabilizer link assembly to lower control arm.
VIEW 1 - FRONT SUSP SUPPORT ASM ATTACHING BOLT/SCREW SEQUENCE:
VIEW 2 - STABILIZER INSULATOR BRACKET:
VIEW 3 - FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY:
12. Tighten front suspension support assembly, stabilizer insulator bracket and stabilizer link using torque shown in View 1, 2 and 3.
13. Install lower control arm ball joint to knuckle using 75 N-m. (55 ft.lbs.) and a new cotter pin.
14. Install wheel and tire.
15. Set toe (-0.13~+/-0.10~ per wheel).
16. Install Campaign Identification Label.
PARTS INFORMATION
The parts required to complete this campaign are to be ordered from WDDGM.
Part Number Quantity Description
14046383 1 Left Hand Front
Support Assy.
To ensure this part will be obtained as soon as possible, it should be ordered from WDDGM on a C.I.O. order with no special instruction code, but order on an advise code (2).
Parts removed from the involved vehicles are to be retained by the dealer in accordance with the current Service Policies and Procedures Manual.
VIEW 1 - FRONT SUSP SUPPORT ASM ATTACHING BOLT/SCREW SEQUENCE:
VIEW 1 - FRONT SUSP SUPPORT ASM ATTACHING BOLT/SCREW SEQUENCE
1. LOOSELY INSTALL CENTER BOLT INTO HOLE (A).
2. LOOSELY INSTALL TIE BAR BOLT INTO OUTBOARD HOLE (B).
3. INSTALL BOTH REAR BOLTS INTO HOLES (C) TORQUE REAR BOLTS.
4. INSTALL BOLT INTO CENTER HOLE (D), THEN TORQUE.
5. TORQUE BOLT IN HOLE (A).
6. INSTALL BOLT INTO FRONT HOLE (E), THEN TORQUE.
7. TORQUE BOLT IN HOLE (B).
SUPPORT-TO-BODY BOLTS . . . . . . .90 N-m. (67 FT.LBS.)
LCA PIVOT BOLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 N-m (63 FT. LBS.)
CLAIM INFORMATION
Submit a Product Claim with the information indicated below:
Parts Failed Parts Failure Labor Labor *Other
Count Part No. Allowance Code Operation Hours Hours
1 14046383 00 V1610 1.4 .1
Description: Replace, left front support assembly according to the instructions outlined in this bulletin.
*Campaign Administrative Allowance
Dealers will automatically receive the correct labor and material allowance plus 30% based on the labor operation performed.
Refer to the Chevrolet Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Campaign claim submission.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL:
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label". Each label provides a space to include the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with typewriter or ballpoint pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner.
Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean dry surface.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
REFER TO THE CURRENT CHEVROLET SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND CLAIMS PROCESSING MANUAL FOR CAMPAIGN HANDLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Dear Chevrolet Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1983 Chevrolet Cavaliers. These vehicles were assembled with left front suspension support assemblies which could have inadequate welds at the lower control arm attaching brackets. If these welds break, a loud "clunking" noise will be made by the control arm moving about inside the support assembly as the vehicle is being driven. Noise will be particularly noticeable during acceleration and when the brakes are applied.
If these warning noises are ignored, the control arm may eventually fail and a vehicle crash could occur.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring on your vehicle it will be necessary to replace the left front suspension support assembly. Please contact your Chevrolet Dealer to arrange a service date. Your dealer will install a new support assembly. This service will be performed at no charge to you.
Instructions have been sent to your dealer. Parts will be available approximately April 29, 1983. The labor time to complete this correction is approxi mately 1-1/2 hours. Please allow additional time for the dealer to process your vehicle.
Your Chevrolet dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. However, if you take your vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and they do not remedy this condition on that date or within five days, we recommend you contact your nearest Chevrolet Zone Office, either in person or by telephone. The Zone Office will assist you and your dealer in getting your vehicle corrected. The locations and telephone numbers of the Zone Offices are listed in your Owner's Manual.
After contacting your dealer and the Zone Office, if you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge within a reasonable time, you may wish to write-the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call 800-424-9393 (Washington, D.C. residents use 426-0123).
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist them in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid owner reply card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products. Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation