Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Rear Suspension Thumping Noise
R002/98
THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION
TOWER
DESCRIPTION
All 1997-98 Protege with VINs lower than JM1 BC14**W0186598.
DESCRIPTION
When driving on a rough road, a thumping noise is heard from the rear left and/or right suspension tower. This is caused by the adjusting sheet allowing
the rear shock absorber and coil spring assembly to make contact with the body panel. A modified adjusting sheet is available to prevent this noise
Customers complaining of this should have their vehicle repaired according to the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer complaint.
2.
Remove the rear shock absorber and coil spring assembly. Refer to the Workshop Manual section R(02) for removal and installation procedures.
3.
Replace the adjusting sheet on the assembly with the modified part.
