FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Viscous Coupling: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Transfer Case Whine/Vibration
Classification:
TF09-001a
Reference:
ITB09-064a
Date:
January 27, 2010
2009 - 2010 FX35/50 AWD;
WHINE NOISE / VIBRATION FROM TRANSFER CASE
This bulletin has been amended. Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2009 - 2010 FX35150 (S51) equipped with AWD
IF YOU CONFIRM
A whine noise and/or vibration from the transfer case assembly when:
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Making right or left turns at slow speeds and/or
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Stopped with steering wheel turned to almost full extent in either direction and then applying slight acceleration.
ACTIONS
1. Replace the electric controlled coupling in the transfer assembly.
NOTE:
Do not replace the entire transfer assembly for this incident should it occur.
2.
For FX35 only built before the following VIN and date also replace the air breather vent.
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FX35 built before JN8AS1 MW(*)AM 851594 and October 27 2009.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service
Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.