Focus L4-2.0L VIN N (2006)
Axle Bearing: Customer Interest
Drivetrain - Warbling Noise From Front Drivetrain
TSB 06-13-8
07/10/06
FRONT DRIVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING WARBLE TYPE NOISE ON ACCELERATION
FORD:
2006 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2006 Focus vehicles equipped with 4F27E automatic transaxies may exhibit a warble (cyclical growling) type noise from the front of the vehicle
while accelerating. This noise may be caused by the front drive intermediate shaft bearing rotating in the bearing support bracket and retaining clamp.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
THE TRANSAXLE MAY BE MISTAKEN AS THE CAUSE OF THIS NOISE.
1.
Mark the location of the front drive intermediate shaft bearing in relation to the support bracket and retaining strap.
2.
Drive the vehicle in manual 1st gear at engine speeds of 3,000 to 4,500 RPM.
NOTE
ENGINE SPEED IS MORE CRITICAL THAN VEHICLE SPEED IN STEP 2.
3.
If a warble type noise is heard, then check the front drive intermediate shaft bearing for rotation relative to the location marks from Step 1.
a.
If front drive intermediate shaft bearing rotation is found, replace the bearing, support bracket, retaining clamp, and retaining clamp nuts.
Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04.
4.
If no warble noise is heard and no front drive intermediate shaft bearing rotation is detected, then continue with normal diagnostics. Refer to
WSM, Section 100-04
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
061308A
2006 Focus 4F27E
1.5 Hrs.
Transmission: Replace The
Intermediate Shaft Bearing,
Support Bracket, And
Retaining Clamp Includes
Time To Perform
Diagnosis Described In
The Service Procedure (Do
Not Use With 3329A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
3K305
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