XJ-6L (X300) L6-4.0L (AJ16) (1997)
Subframe: Customer Interest
Rear Suspension - Knocking Noise
11-09
DATE 4/98
Sedan Range
MODEL
1995-97 MY
Sedan Range
VIN
720001-812255
Knocking Noise - Rear Subframe Bushing
- Modification Procedure
ISSUE:
If a knocking noise is reported as coming from the rear suspension, it is possible that the bushing has moved out of location in the rear suspension
subframe.
ACTION:
This bulletin provides a procedure for bonding in replacement subframe bushings in case of a customer complaint of a knocking noise from the rear
suspension.
REPLACING/BONDING SUBFRAME BUSHINGS
1.
Remove the subframe from the vehicle.
2.
Press out the old bushings from the subframe and thoroughly clean the bores and the surrounding areas.
3.
Place the subframe on a bench and stretch a line or measuring tape through the centers of the two bores, as indicated in Illustration 1, to indicate
the centerline.
4.
Place small squares of masking tape on the top face of each bore, under the line or tape. Mark the centerline, with a pen or pencil, on the masking
tape.
NOTE:
When the bushing is installed the centerline should pass through the center of the two voids in the bushing, as shown in illustration 1.