EXP L4-098 1.6L VIN 2 2-bbl (1983)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Shock Strut Upper Mount - Clunking Noise
Article No. 84-16-24
NOISE - CLUNK - REAR SUSPENSION
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SHOCK STRUT UPPER MOUNT
FORD 1981-84 ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981-84 LYNX; 1981-83 LN7
This article outlines a service procedure for rear suspension noise. This clunk noise is most noticeable when going over a large bump or pothole at slow
speeds.
1.
Check the rear suspension fastener torque to the following specifications:
Description
N-m
Ft.Lb.
Shock Absorber to Body
47.5-74.6
35-55
Shock Absorber to Spindle
122-135
90-100
Control Arm to Body
88-102
65-75
Control Arm to Spindle
122-135
90-100
Tie Rod to Body
122-135
90-100
Tie Rod to Spindle
88-102
65-75
Figure 17
2.
If noise appears to be coming from the rear shock upper attachment area, install a new upper mount kit (Part No. E4FZ-18198-A). The upper
mounting has been revised to provide additional clearance to the shock tower (Figure 17).
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E4FZ-18198-A
Upper Rear Shock
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP18198A84
TIME:
One - 0.4 Hr. Both - 0.6 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 18198 Code: 56
