Colt Wagon 2WD L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1990)
Stabilizer Bushing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Suspension - Squeaking Noise
Models
1989-1990 B2 Body
Subject
Front Suspension Squeak - Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine
Index
FRONT SUSPENSION
Date
July 2, 1990
No.
02-05-90 P-1870 (C02-02-0)
BODY CODE LEGEND
B2 - COLT 3-DOOR
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-04-89, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE
INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE BUSHING HAS BEEN CHANGED AND A NEW PART NUMBER HAS BEEN ISSUED.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Some vehicles equipped with a 16 mm diameter stabilizer bar and the 1.5L engine may exhibit a squeaking noise in the front suspension. This noise may
be caused by the stabilizer bushings and may be more noticeable at ambient temperatures below 32~F (0~C).
DIAGNOSIS
Have a helper jounce the front suspension while you listen for the squeaking noise at the right and left stabilizer bushings. If the noise is coming from
either bushing, perform the following repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
2
Bushings
PN MB808003
REPAIR PROCEDURE
This repair involves replacing both stabilizer bushings.
1.
Raise vehicle.
2.
Using a dab of touch-up paint, index mark the location of both stabilizer bushings on the stabilizer bar.
3.
Remove the right and left stabilizer bushing bracket mounting bolts.
4.
Remove the brackets and bushings from the stabilizer bar.
NOTE:
THE UPPER AND LOWER BRACKETS ARE MARKED "R" FOR RIGHT SIDE AND "L" FOR LEFT SIDE, BE SURE TO
INSTALL THEM ON THE CORRECT SIDE WHEN REASSEMBLING.
