Tribute LX 2WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2001)
Front Subframe: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 0200210
Date: 100202
Body/Frame - Front/Rear Creak/Squeak Noises
Bulletin No: 02-002/10
Last Issued: 02/02/2010
Subject:
FRONT AND/OR REAR CREAK / SQUEAK NOISE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2001-2006, 2008-2010 Tribute
2008-2010 Tribute Hybrid
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit an underbody creak or squeak when accelerating from a stop or when braking to a stop. The noise may appear to come from
the front or rear underbody or suspension area.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Creak/Squeak Noise From Front:
1. Attach chassis ears to the areas indicated. Can the noise be isolated to one or both of these specific locations?
a. No - Do not continue with this procedure. Proceed to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 02-01 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART - NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)).
b. Yes - Proceed to Step 2.
2. Suspect the subframe locating pins are contacting the locating holes of the vehicle body.
a. Loosen the two (2) front subframe nuts and the two (2) front subframe attachment bolts.
NOTE:
DO NOT ALLOW THE FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BOLTS TO COME OUT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING.
