Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN J FI HP (1988)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Suspension - Clunking Noise
NOISE-"CLUNKING"-REAR SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION-REAR-"CLUNKING" NOISE
Article No. 89-18-3
FORD:
1987-89 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987 LYNX
ISSUE:
A "clunking" noise from the rear suspension may be caused by suspension extending to the full travel position. This condition is most
noticeable when going over bumps or while turning into a driveway.
ACTION:
Use the following procedure to measure the rear suspension height and to determine the proper service action.
REAR SUSPENSION HEIGHT MEASUREMENT/REAR SPRING CHANGE:
1987-1988 1/2 Escort/EXP (non GT/Sport) And 1987 Lynx (non XR3)
1.
Put the vehicle on a level surface with enough room to work under the rear (such as a wheel alignment pit or rack).
2.
Adjust the tire pressures to nominal specifications.
3.
Set the steering wheel straight ahead.
Figure 1
4.
Rock the vehicle sideways hard enough to remove the effect of suspension friction and allow it to settle.
5.
Place a level reference plate between both rear wheels under the rear suspension.
6.
Measure the vertical difference between the reference plate and the centerline of the lower control arm inner pivot bolt on the driver's side, see
Figure 1 (Dimension A).
7.
Measure the vertical difference between the reference plate and the centerline of the lower control arm outer pivot bolt on the driver's side, see
Figure 1 (Dimension B).