Q45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2002)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension (Front) - Squeaking/Creaking Noise
Classification:
FA01-002B
Reference:
ITB01-028B
Date:
January 28, 2002
2002 Q45 FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE - SPRING
ATTENTION:
This bulletin amends the Applied VIN, Applied Date, and the Parts Information sections of ITB01-028a. Please discard all paper copies of
ITB01-028a.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2002 Q45 (F50) With 18 inch wheels and Electronically Controlled Suspension
APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JNKBF01A_2M008409
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built up to December 5, 2001
SERVICE INFORMATION
If a creak or low-frequency squeak noise is heard in the left and/or right front suspension of an applied 2002 Q45 during the following conditions:
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While driving at low speeds over bumps (i.e. speed bumps or driveways).
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When turning.
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During hard acceleration/deceleration.
It may be caused by the second coil of the front spring moving against the first coil (the one with the pre-attached spring seat rubber).
A replacement front spring assembly is available to correct this condition, if it should occur. Use the Service Procedure provided in this bulletin to:
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Verify the noise and identify if it is coming from the front right, left, or both sides.
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Install a replacement front spring assembly to the side(s) of the vehicle from which the creak/squeak noise is heard.
NOTE:
This is the ONLY authorized repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Infiniti for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not
performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify the vehicle has 18 inch wheels.