Some owners of 2008-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles may comment about a squawk, creak or “itch” type noise coming from the front suspension that may be more noticeable in cold temperatures.
Apply grease to the strut piston rod where the jounce bumper normally rides.
Some owners of 2008-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles may comment about a squawk, creak or “itch” type noise coming from the front suspension that may be more noticeable in cold temperatures.
The noise will most likely be heard during small to medium suspension travel. The cause of the condition may be due to the inside diameter of the front strut jounce bumper rubbing against the piston rod of the strut, creating a slip-stick condition. Pull the dust boot assembly out of the strut mount jounce cup. Slide the bumper down to expose the top of the piston rod. Apply dielectric silicone grease (GM P/N 12345579) around the circumference of the piston rod only in the exposed area (one inch from top of the piston rod, measured from the bottom of the mount cup).
Raise the bumper assembly up to the mount cup. Rotate the bumper assembly on the piston rod to ensure grease is distributed around the rod. Re-seat the dust tube/jounce bumper assembly into the mount cup.
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