Eclipse RS L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (2002)
Trailing Arm Bushing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Rear Trailing Arm Squeaking/Rubbing Noise
No: TSB-02-34-OO1
DATE: August, 2002
MODEL:
2001-02 Eclipse
2001-02 Eclipse Spyder
2001-02 Galant
SUBJECT:
SQUEAKING OR RUBBING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARMS
This bulletin updates and replaces TSB-01-34-001, issued July 2001, which should be discarded.
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains instructions for replacing the rear suspension trailing arm bushings to eliminate a squeaking or rubbing noise.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Symptom
A squeaking or a hard rubbing noise may be heard from the rear suspension when traveling over bumps. This condition usually happens when operating
the vehicle during cold weather.
Cause
The squeaking or rubbing noise may be caused by the rear suspension trailing arm bushings rubbing together or possibly contacting the vehicle
underbody.
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Some vehicles produced before 5/4/01 may have bushings constructed of a rubber compound which can cause such a noise.
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Vehicles built before 2/25/02 may have bushings shaped in a way that there is body contact by the bushing in the trailing arm mount area.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is built after that 2/25/02 and has no bushing to body contact, the source of the noise may be somewhere else.
Remedy
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REPAIR FOR BUSHING/STOPPER SQUEAK
If the vehicle exhibits bushing noise but no body contact and was built before 5/4/01, replace all 8 bushing/stoppers (both sides). The new bushings
listed in this bulletin are made from the correct rubber compound with improved lubrication to reduce the tendency to squeak.
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REPAIR WHEN BODY CONTACT IS IDENTIFIED
a) If body contact is evident and the vehicle was built before 5/4/01, replace all 8 bushing/stoppers with the new parts listed in this bulletin.
b) If body contact is found and the vehicle was built after 5/4/01, replace the bushing/stoppers ONLY on the side where the body contact was
discovered. These vehicles already have bushings with the improved rubber compound. The new bushings listed in this bulletin have a modified
