Rear Spindle - Snapping Noise
Number: 84-57Section: 3D (IV)
Date: Feb., 1984
Subject: REAR SPINDLE SNAPPING NOISE
Model and Year: 1984 CORVETTE
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Some 1984 Corvettes assembled prior to February 16, 1983, VIN breakpoint E5100604, may exhibit a snapping type noise from the rear spindle area during torque reversals or brake torquing. This noise may be coming from between the rear spindle and unit bearing.
To correct this condition, a change was initiated that incorporated the addition of a special lubricated washer assembled between the spindle yoke and bearing assemble.
Rear Spindle Disassembly:
Vehicles exhibiting this condition can be corrected by installation of these special washers, P/N 14076924, that are currently available from WDDGM (see illustration below).