Wheels - Base Model Wheel Cover Works Loose & Squeaks

Number: 85-193

Section: 3E

Date: APR., 1986
Subject: BASE WHEEL COVER WORKS
LOOSE AND SQUEAKS


Model and Year: 1984-85 CELEBRITY


TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Retention Band Support:

Some 1984-85 Celebrity's may have a creaking noise from the base stainless steel wheel cover. This noise is caused by the wheel cover flexing on the wheel. This condition may be corrected by drilling holes in the galvanized steel retention band and installing a nylon clip in the holes. The wheel cover should be removed and placed upside down on a protected surface. The galvanized retention band has six dimples formed on the second step of the band. Two are on either side of the valve hole opening and four at the mid point between the retention clips. These dimples should be hammered flush while carefully using a support under the retention band, (Figure A). Then center punch and drill 6-7/32" holes at the point of each dimple. Install six nylon clips, P/N 411700, as shown in (Figure A).
Labor Operation Number: T4080
Labor Time : .3 hours for one (1)
.5 hours for four (4)