Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Struts - Clicking Noise On Bumps
Article No.
94-24-3
11/28/94
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STRUTS - FRONT - "CLICKING" NOISE FROM STRUTS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS
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NOISE - "CLICKING" NOISE FROM FRONT STRUTS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS
FORD:
1986-92 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1986-92 SABLE
ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "clicking" noise coming from the front struts when driving over bumps. This may be caused by the strut dust boot coming in
contact with the striker cap of the strut.
ACTION:
Replace the front strut boots with new revised boots. Refer to the following for service details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove both front strut assemblies and replace the dust boots (F3DZ-18159-A). Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for removal and
installation procedures.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
F3DZ-18159-A
Cap Assembly - Front Shock
A
Absorber
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage For 1986-91 Models And Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
942403A
Replace One Dust Boot
1.1 Hrs.
942403B
Replace Both Dust Boots
1.9 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
18124
56
OASIS CODES: 304000, 702000, 702100
