Odyssey EX V6-3.5L (1999)
H/C 7015351
Defect Code:
042
Contention Code:
B07
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
* With the hood open and the vehicle parked, rock the vehicle from side to side, and listen for a creaking or ticking noise coming from the front damper
area. If you are unable to duplicate the noise, test-drive the vehicle over small bumps to help confirm the noise.
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If a creaking or ticking noise comes from the dashboard or front damper area, go to the appropriate REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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If the noise is not a creaking or ticking from the dashboard or front damper area, continue troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
1999-00 Odyssey: All
2002 Odyssey: From VIN 2HKRL1...2H575107 thru
2HKRL1...2H557240
2003 Pilot: From VIN 2HKYF1...3H500001 thru
2HKYF1...3H505459
1.
Remove the appropriate front damper/spring assembly. Refer to section 15 of the appropriate service manual. *
2.
While wearing eye protection, use an angle grinder with sandpaper to remove any spot weld burrs that are raised above the surface of the damper
mounting area. Grind down the burrs flush with the surrounding area. Grinding oft more material than necessary may create an uneven surface and
could result in additional noise.
NOTE:
The exact location of spot weld burrs may vary. Be sure to check the damper mounting area completely.
3.
Prepare and refinish the bare metal to prevent rust. Refer to the appropriate body repair manual.
* 4.
Clean the surface of the damper mounting base with isopropyl alcohol.
