Tracer L4-116 1.9L SOHC (1991)
Wheel Hub: Customer Interest
Front Hub - Snapping Noise At Slow Speed
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - "SNAPPING" NOISE FROM
FRONT END
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NOISE - "SNAPPING" - FROM FRONT AXLE DURING SLOW SPEED
Article No. 91-1-4
FORD:
1991 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1991 TRACER
ISSUE:
A snapping noise may be heard from the front end area. This usually occurs while the vehicle is moving slowly (1 to 3 mph) in forward or
reverse, with the steering wheel fully turned to either side. This noise is caused by the sticking and slipping of the wheel hub.
Figure 1
ACTION:
Install a new front wheel bearing assembly on each side of the car. Apply Threadlocker 262 (E2FZ-19554-B) to the wheel bearing outer
race before pressing the bearing into the knuckle, Figure 1. Refer to the 1991 Escort/Tracer Shop Manual, Pages 04-01-13 through
04-01-15.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
910104A
Install Both Front Wheel
2.9 Hr.
Bearings
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
1215
56
OASIS CODES:
304000, 306000, 702000, 702100
