Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L DOHC (1990)
Wheel Bearing: Customer Interest
Front End - Snapping Noise
Category
Applicable Model/s
M
1990 323/Protege
Subject FRONT END SNAPPING NOISE
Bulletin No.
002/90
Issued
8/6/90
Revised
DESCRIPTION
There is a possibility that a snapping noise can be heard from the front end of these subject vehicles. This condition occurs while the vehicle is moving
slowly (walking speed) in forward or reverse, with the steering wheel fully locked to either side.
This noise may be caused by the sticking and slipping of the wheel bearing inside the front wheel hub. To prevent this noise, lock-tight has been applied
to the wheel bearing outer race before the bearing is pressed into the knuckle.
If you encounter a customer complaint about this noise, remove the wheel bearing from the knuckle, and install a new one with lock-tight applied to the
outer race.
PARTS INFORMATION
Although the part numbers of related parts have not been changed, the following parts are necessary for replacing the wheel bearing.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Referring to the Workshop Manual, replace the front wheel bearing. Please note the following:
1.
Before pressing the bearing to the knuckle, clean the inside of knuckle and outer race of the bearing with degreasing solvent.
2.
Apply some lock-tight to the outer race of the bearing before installing it in the knuckle.
3.
Tighten all bolts and nuts removed according to the torque specifications in the Workshop Manual.
