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Technical Service Bulletin # 03-002

Date: 030106

Suspension - Intermittent Clunking Noise

Classification:
FA02-003

Reference:
NTB03-002

Date:
January 6,2003

2002-2003 ALTIMA; CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION 

APPLIED VEHICLES: 
2002-2003 Altima (L31)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

An intermittent (difficult to duplicate) "clunk" noise coming from the front suspension area when:

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first accelerating OR,

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applying the brakes OR,

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going over bumps.

ACTIONS:

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Check/Tighten the Torque on the Front Suspension Components.

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Measure Clearance Between the Transverse Link Bushing and the Opening in the Suspension Member (see Figure 1, above).

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If necessary: Squeeze (Close) the Front Transverse Link "Suspension Member" (Frame) Opening Slightly.

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