Eclipse FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1997)
Coil Spring Insulator: Customer Interest
Suspension - Front Creaking/Poping/Squeaking Noises
NO.: TSB-98-33A-002
DATE: December, 1998
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT:
FRONT COIL SPRING "CREAKING, POPPING, OR SQUEAKING"
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains repair procedures to correct creaking, popping, or squeaking noises from the front suspension on certain affected vehicles.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On some affected vehicles, customers may complain of a front suspension creaking, popping, or squeaking noise when driving over bumps or while
turning. The noise may originate from the upper front coil spring area. To identify the condition is occurring, inspect the contact area of the top two coils
of each spring. Look for marks of rubbing, grazing, or paint peeling on these spring coils. To correct the condition, install coil spring insulators as
described in the Repair Procedure.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1995-99 Eclipse
1996-99 Eclipse Spyder
1994-98 Galant
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Be sure to identify the conditions present when the customer recognizes the abnormal sound (speed, while turning, over large bumps, etc.). Verify the
abnormal sound before repairing so you can confirm that the noise was eliminated after repairs are completed.
If you determine that the abnormal sound is originating from the upper front coil spring area as described above, proceed with the following procedure to
correct the condition:
1.
Remove the LH and RH front strut assemblies using the proper Service Manual procedures.
2.
Clean the top portion of the coil springs with an adequate degreaser and wipe dry.
3.
Install the insulators onto the 2nd coil down from the top of the spring. Refer to the illustration.
NOTE:
The coil springs do not have to be disassembled from the strut assemblies to install the insulators into position.
4.
Reinstall the LH and RH strut assemblies back into the vehicle using the proper Service Manual procedures.
5.
Test drive the vehicle in the same manner as you did when you identified the abnormal noise to confirm the insulators corrected the condition.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
MR272656
Coil Spring Insulator 1 per side
WARRANTY INFORMATION
