XK (X150) V8-5.0L SC (2010)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Customer Interest
Suspension - Front/Rear Creaking/Knocking Noises
No: JTB00182
Issue: 1
Date: 21 DEC 2009
SECTION: 204
'Creak' / 'Knock' Noise From Front / Rear Suspension
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
XF (X250) XFR, XF Supercharged onlyVIN: R37598 - R60701
Model Year: 2010
XK (X150) XKR only
VIN: B30518 - R35611
Model Year: 2010
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A 'creak' or 'knock' noise may be heard from the front or rear suspension when performing low-speed maneuvers and passing over speed bumps or on
rough roads. This noise may be due to the spring creaking against the spring edge
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to install anti-friction tape to the springs.
PARTS
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Always check DDW to verify that the vehicle has not had the repairs performed as part of UPS4609-2B. Repair procedures are under constant review
and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
APPLY ANTI-FRICTION TAPE TO FRONT SPRINGS
NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > Model > Service Information > 2010 > Workshop Manual
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