Eclipse RS L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (2002)
shape and a beveled edge for more clearance in the area of potential body contact.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2001-02 Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, & Galant built before:
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5/4/01 for bushing noise
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2/25/02 for body contact causing bushing noise
PROCEDURE
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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) using the
instructions below. 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.
NOTE:
Make sure you first interview the customer and record the conditions present when the squeak/rubbing noise was first noticed (speed, while turning,
over large bumps, etc.) Verify the noise so you can confirm that the following procedures were effective by duplicating the conditions with a test
drive.
A.
Trailing Arm Removal
1.
Raise the vehicle on a lift so the suspension is extended and remove the rear wheel/tire assembly.
2.
Remove the knuckle and trailing arm rear bolt/nut (A).
3.
Remove the body plug to access the trailing arm attachment bolt/nut (B).
4.
Remove the attachment bolt/nut (B) then remove the trailing arm to access the bushings.
5.
If the vehicle was built before 5/4/01, proceed with Section C, Bushing/Stopper Replacement. If the vehicle was produced after 5/4/01, inspect the
vehicle for trailing arm bushing contact on the body panel using the instructions in Section B, Inspection.
B.
Inspection