Tribute 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Stabilizer Link: Customer Interest
Steering/Suspension - Front End Pop/Click On Bumps
Bulletin No: 02-001/10
Last Issued; 01/04/2010
Subject:
CLICK / POP NOISE FROM FRONT STABILIZER BAR END LINK AREA WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2005-2006, 2008-2010 Tribute built on or before 10/09/2009
2008-2010 Tribute Hybrid built on or before 10/09/2009
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a click/pop noise from the front end when going over bumps. This may be due to the stabilizer bar end link to strut (upper)
attachment.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Using the chassis ears, can the click/pop noise be isolated to the stabilizer bar end links?
a. No - Do not continue with this procedure. Follow normal MS3 online or Workshop Manual diagnostics (section 02-01 SYMPTOM
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)).
b. Yes - Proceed to Step 2.
2. Inspect the stabilizer bar end link to strut (upper) attachment nuts for signs of looseness. Is any evidence present of loose upper nuts?
a. No - Replace stabilizer bar end links and install revised upper nuts per MS3 online or Workshop Manual diagnostics (section 02-13 STABILIZER
BAR LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
NOTE:
THE REVISED, TALLER NUTS CANNOT BE INSTALLED ON THE STABILIZER BAR END LINK LOWER ATTACHMENT.
b. Yes - Remove and replace both upper nuts with revised, taller nuts per MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 02-13 STABILIZER BAR LINK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION). Torque to 46 lb-ft (63 Nm). It is not necessary to replace the stabilizer bar end link.
3. Verify repair.
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