Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-13-5
Date: 980706
Rear Suspension/Underbody - Bottoming Noise
Article No.
98-13-5
07/06/98
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SUSPENSION - REAR - NOISE FROM REAR
UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION - VEHICLES BUILT
THROUGH 10/15/97
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NOISE - FROM REAR UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION -
VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/15/97
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-98 CONTINENTAL
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include a vehicle build cut off date and to correct Service Part applications.
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a rear seat noise from the underbody/rear suspension which sounds like the suspension is bottoming or the shock absorbers
are loose. This may be caused by irregularities in the road surface possibly being transmitted through the rear shock absorbers due to the tuning
characteristics of the underbody/rear suspension system.
ACTION
Install mass dampers on the rear shock absorbers on affected 1995-97 vehicles, and diagnose and replace, if necessary, rear control arms contributing to
the rear suspension noise on 1995-98 vehicles. Refer to the Service Procedures for details.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 98-1-3
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
981305A
Install Mass Dampers
0.9 Hr.
981305BT
Replace Rear Upper
1.7 Hrs.
Control Arms - Both
981305B
Replace Rear Upper
1.1 Hr.
Control Arms - One
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
18B029
69
OASIS CODES: 304000, 306000, 702200
Action
Mass Dampers
1.
Make the following inspections/repairs prior to installing the mass dampers:
a.
Check for loose suspension components or loose objects stored in the trunk (jack, spare tire, personal possessions, etc.) and secure as
necessary.
NOTE
TIRE PRESSURE IMPROPERLY SET HAS BEEN THE LARGEST CONTRIBUTING FACTOR AFFECTING SUSPENSION NOISE.
