Mystique L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1995)
Coil Spring Seat: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Harsh Ride/Rubbing Noise From Rear
Article No.
96-20-3
09/23/96
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SUSPENSION - "HARSHNESS" NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96
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SUSPENSION - "RUBBING" NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96
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NOISE - "RUBBING" FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96
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RIDE - "HARSHNESS" FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96
FORD:
1995-96 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-96 MYSTIQUE
ISSUE:
"Harshness" or "rubbing" noises are heard from the rear of some vehicles while driving. This may be due to the rear coil springs moving against the
upper and lower spring seats.
ACTION:
Install spring isolator sleeves on the upper and lower coils of each spring. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refer to the appropriate year Contour/Mystique Service Manual, Section 04-02, for the following procedure.
WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE REAR COIL SPRING (-5560-) FROM THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITHOUT FIRST
COMPRESSING THE REAR COIL SPRING WITH A TOOL DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
1.
Remove both rear shock absorbers from the vehicle.
2.
Remove springs from the shock absorbers.
3.
Use the Spring Isolator Sleeve Kit (F6RZ-5536-AA) and install:
