Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Control Arm Bushing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Rear Suspension Squeak/Clunk Noise
TSB 05-10-4
05/30/05
SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR LOWER
CONTROL ARM - VEHICLES BUILT 7/12/2004
THROUGH 9/21/2004
FORD:
2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY:
2005 Montego
This article supersedes TSB 05-03-02 to add a vehicle line.
ISSUE
Some 2005 Five Hundred/Freestyle/Montego FWD vehicles built 7/12/2004 through 9/21/2004 may exhibit a squeak/clunk from the rear lower control
arm bushing at the subframe attachment point.
ACTION
Inspect the rear lower control arm bushing for movement between the bushing and the subframe bracket. If the bushing appears to be out of position, or
movement is observed, replace the bushing with a revised part. If the bushing shows no signs of movement, use chassis ears and normal diagnostics to
pinpoint the source of the noise. For bushing replacement refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
On the side(s) of the vehicle where the bushing will be replaced, measure and write down the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the
fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height) (Figure 1). Refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-02.
2.
Raise vehicle on a hoist so the rear shock is fully extended. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 100-02.
3.
Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the affected side of the vehicle.
4.
Place a jack stand under the lower control arm near the attachment to outer knuckle.
5.
Remove and discard the four (4) stabilizer bar-to-subframe attaching bolts and lower the stabilizer bar to gain access to lower control arm
attaching bolt.
6.
Remove and discard the lower control arm to subframe bolt. Some prying/manipulation of the control arm is required to remove the bolt. DO NOT
PRY ON COIL SPRING.
7.
Remove lower control arm bushing.
8.
Insert the new knurled lower control arm bushing with the lip of the bushing facing the lower control arm nut.
