Sebring V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02-08-96
Date: 961220
Front Suspension - Knocking, Clunking Noise
NO: 02-08-96
GROUP: Front Suspension
DATE: Dec. 20, 1996
SUBJECT:
Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Popping, knocking, clunking, etc. type noise in the front suspension while driving over various road surfaces.
DIAGNOSIS:
Make a note of the conditions present when the customer recognizes the noise (vehicle speed, while turning, over large bumps, etc.). Drive the vehicle to
duplicate the sound so when repairs are made they can be verified for effectiveness. If the exact location of the noise cannot be determined, check the
installation of all suspension related parts for wear, damage, and tightening torque. If the basic inspection does not uncover any obvious conditions,
proceed with the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
2
MR297498
Stabilizer Bar Bushing 2.0L Non Turbo (16 mm dia.) New
2
MR297501
Stabilizer Bar Bushing 2.5L/2.0L Turbo (19 mm dia.) New
1
GMR296295
Lower Lateral Arm, LH New
1
MR296296
Lower Lateral Arm, RH New
AR (2)
MB892981
Link, Stabilizer
AR (4)
MB518785
Cover, Stabilizer Link
AR (2)
MB808555
Cover, Lower Lateral Arm
AR (2)
MB808084
Cover, Upper Arm
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
13-30-01-99 Check Torque of Crossmember Bolts
and All Suspension Related Parts, Road Test
0.6 Hrs.
02-20-10-94 Includes Above, Plus Check Stabilizer
Bushings for Play, Remove and Check Stabilizer Link
Breakaway Torque (Both Sides)
Replace as Necessary
1.1 Hrs.
02-10-03-90 Includes Above, Plus Check Free Play
and Dust Cover Condition of Lower Lateral Arm
Ball Joints (Both Sides), Road Test
1.6 Hrs.
02-10-55-92 Includes Above, Plus Check Upper Arm
Ball Join Breakaway Torque and Condition of
Dust Cover (Both Sides), Road Test
2.2 Hrs.
02-10-02-90 Includes Above, Plus Check Lower
Compression Arm Ball Joint Breakaway Torque
and Dust Cover Condition (Both Sides)
2.9 Hrs.
