X-Type (X400) V6-3.0L (2002)
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Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Creak Noise in Rear
XT204-O1
X-TYPE
DATE 12/01
MODEL
2002 MY
X-TYPE
VIN
C00334-C25834
Rear Suspension Creak - Spring Interfering With Body Cone - Replace Spring and Isolator
Issue:
Some 2002 MY X-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range may experience a creaking noise coming from the rear suspension. The noise is caused by
the top mounting of the rear suspension spring interfering with the body cone.
To eliminate this condition, the rear spring and top mounting isolator can be replaced as a vehicle set.
Action:
In case of a customer complaint of the above condition on a 2002 MY X-TYPE vehicle within the above VIN range, follow the workshop procedure
below.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Raise vehicle on lift.
2.
Remove rear wheels and tires (see Workshop Manual JTIS CD ROM, section: 204-04, SRO 74.20.05).
3.
Using suitable tie straps, secure the rear suspension spring to the subframe.
4.
Using a suitable transmission jack, support the rear lower arm.
Caution:
Make sure that excessive strain is not placed on the rear lower arm.
5.
Detach the stabilizer bar (Illustration 1).