Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Knock/Clunk Noise Driving Over Bumps
Classification:
RA03-001
Reference:
NTB03-026
Date:
March 21, 2003
METALLIC KNOCK/CLUNK NOISE
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2003 Murano (Z50)
APPLIED VINS:
2WD: vehicles built before JN8AZ08T63W104653
AWD: vehicles built before JN8AZ08W53W211008
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before December 13, 2002
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A metallic knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle, especially during cold ambient temperatures, when:
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Driving over large bumps
AND/OR
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Driving on rough surfaces
ACTION:
Use Chassis Ears to see if the noise is coming from the rear shock upper Mounting Bracket(s). See Figure 1.
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If you confirm the noise is coming from the rear shock upper Mounting Bracket(s), continue with the Service Procedure.
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If you confirm the noise is NOT coming from the rear shock upper Mounting Bracket(s), this bulletin does not apply. Look for other causes of the
noise.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Modify the rear shock upper Mounting Bracket Seals as follows:
1.
Remove the rear shock upper Mounting Brackets. Refer to the RSU section of the applicable Electronic Service Manual.