Excel L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (8 VALVE) (1986)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Shock Absorber - Clunk Noise on Bumps
Group: CHASSIS
Number: 93-50-003
Date: MAY, 1993
Model: EXCEL, SCOUPE
Subject:
REAR CLUNK NOISE WHEN DRIVING - SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHING CHANGE
When a vehicle is driven over a bump, a clunk noise may be heard from the rear suspension area. This noise could be related to the shock absorber
bushing.
To eliminate noise from the shock absorber bushing, its hardness has been increased as shown.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify that noise is not caused by a loose spare tire, jack, or some other object in the trunk.
2.
Verify that all rear suspension mounting bolts and rear shock absorber mounting bolts are tight.
3.
If this does not correct clunk noise, replace both rear shock absorbers.
PART INFORMATION
The part number has not been changed.
NOTE:
All older shocks with softer bushings have been purged from the PDC's and all Dealers have been instructed to return existing parts stock.