Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # M00198
Date: 981014
Drive/Axle Shaft - Resonating Noise
Bulletin No.: 001/98
Issued: 10/14/98
Revised:
Category
M (03)
Applicable Model/s
1996-98 Protege With M/T
Subject
NOISE FROM DRIVE SHAFT
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
1996 Protege with VINs T0300001 - T0399999 with manual transmission.
1997-98 Protege with VINs V100001 - W0199999 with manual transmission.
DESCRIPTION
Resonance noise is heard coming from engine compartment at approximately 3,000 RPM. This noise is possibly coming from the right side drive shaft.
A dynamic damper has been established for this concern. Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following
procedure.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Note
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This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty
term information.
Repair Procedure
1.
Verify customer complaint.
2.
Remove front right wheel.
3.
Remove right side splashguard.
4.
Remove the right side front brake caliper, rotor and guide plate per the Workshop Manual.
