Doors - High Opening/Closing Effort Needed, Cold Weather
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 73-10-47
Date: February, 1997
Subject:
High Effort Needed for Door Opening/Closing in Cold Weather
(Apply Grease to Check Link Arm)
Models:
1997 Chevrolet Malibu - Built prior to VIN Breakpoint V6111855
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass - Built prior to VIN Breakpoint V6302593
Condition
Some owners may comment that high efforts are needed to open or close doors, particularly in cold weather
Cause
Condition may be due to the check link rubber bushing hardening in cold weather.
Correction
Using a brush, apply Loctite(R) Permatex Super Lube Synthetic Grease with Teflon*, Loctite(R) P/N 82328, to the top and bottom surface of the check link arm as far into door as possible. Cycle doors three to four times to work the lubricant into the roller area.
*"We believe this source and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from this firm or for any such items which may be available from other sources."
Parts Information
One (1) tube of Loctite(R) Permatex Super Lube Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Loctite(R) P/N 82328, will be shipped to each Chevrolet/Oldsmobile dealer from Helm, Inc.
The address on the lubricant shipping container will include reference to Corporate Bulletin Number 73-10-47. Each tube contains enough lubricant to service approximately one hundred (100) vehicles.
Important:
The specified type grease MUST be used to reduce door effort. Other lubricants, especially aerosol type grease, will NOT provide adequate lubrication.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
B4050 (RF Door)
B4051 (LF Door) Total time not to exceed
B4490 (RR Door) 0.2 hrs per vehicle
B4491 (LR Door)