Buick Encore Owners & Service Manuals

Buick Encore: Squeaks and Rattles

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

SQUEAKS AND RATTLES

NOTE: Squeaks and rattles are caused by improperly controlled relative motion between vehicle components. There are 4 ways to prevent squeaks and rattles.

  • Attach the component that squeaks or rattles securely.
  • Separate the components that squeak or rattle to prevent contact.
  • Insulate the components that squeak or rattle.
  • Insulate low uniform friction surfaces to eliminate stickslip motion.

SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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