Civic Wagon 2WD L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (D15B2) TBI (1988)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Customer Interest
Suspension - Rattle/Squeak From the Rear
Model ALL '88 CIVIC MODELS
Applicable To
ALL
File Under
SUSPENSION
Bulletin No. 88-030
Issue Date NOV 4, 1988
SYMPTOM
A rattling or squeaking noise from the rear wheel-well area when cornering or driving over bumps.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The "silencer tubes" on the rear spring(s) may be loose or missing, allowing the upper coils to rub against each other.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Test drive the car to determine which side the noise is coming from.
2.
Remove and disassemble the damper assembly as described in the appropriate service manual.
3.
Remove any original silencer tubes, then clean the upper coils of the spring thoroughly.
4.
Using Honda Weatherstrip Adhesive or equivalent, attach three silencer tubes to the spring as shown.
5.
Reassemble and reinstall the rear damper assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
Silencer Tube
P/N 52442-SH3-000, H/C 3077864
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number:
417022 (one side) 417044 (both sides)
Flat Rate Time:
1.0 hour (one side) 1.5 hours (both sides)
Failed part:
P/N 52441-SH3-A00 H/C 2699825
Defect Code:
042
Contention Code:
B07