Discovery II (LT) V8-4.0L (2002)
Cross-Member: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body/Frame - Knocking/Creaking Noise on Turns
No:
76/13/03/NAS
Ref:
Issue:
1
Date:
05/23/03
Front Frame Spacer Noise Correction
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Discovery Series II (LT)
ALL
SITUATION:
KNOCKING/CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE
The customer may complain of a knocking or creaking noise from the front of the vehicle. The noise is frequently noticeable when making a turn.
Movement of an internal spacer in the front longitudinal chassis member where the Power Assisted Steering (PAS) box is located is the cause of the
noise.
RESOLUTION:
ANCHOR LOOSE FRAME SPACERS USING PLUG WELDS
Where a complaint of the frame noise symptom is confirmed, locate and plug weld the spacer following the procedures in this TIB.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Locally Sourced:
^
Weld-thru coating
(3M # 5913, SEM # 39283, or equivalent)
^
Rustoleum "Hard Hat" coating process
Adhesive Primer
# 2102
Zinc Spray (Galva)
# 2185
Flat Black Top Coat
# 2178
Alternate coating material
^
Satin Black "Marhyde" # 3811
TOOLS
MIG Welding equipment
3 mm (1/8 inch) drill bit
8 mm (5/16 inch) drill bit
Automatic Center Punch
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
57.30.89/27
Time 0.70 hrs.
Confirm location of noise and weld spacer to frame
FAULT CODE: K
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
LOCATE FRAME SPACER TO BE REPAIRED
1.
Confirm the complaint.
2.
Position the vehicle on lift and support the front axel in a wheel free position.