Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Suspension - Clunking/Thumping Noise
Article No.
97-17-19
08/18/97
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REAR SUSPENSION - NOISE FROM REAR OF
VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS -
VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/13/92 TO 10/22/96
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NOISE - "CLUNKING" OR "THUMPING" FROM
REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OVER
BUMPS - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/13/92 TO
10/22/96
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-97 VILLAGER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the service part numbers.
ISSUE:
A "clunking" or "thumping" noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving over bumps. This may result from improperly calibrated rear
shock absorbers.
ACTION:
Replace the rear shock absorbers with redesigned shocks having revised valve calibration. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Remove the lower shock absorber nut and washer and swing the lower end free of the mounting stud on the axle housing, Figure 1.
NOTE:
THE ILLUSTRATION SHOWS THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY, HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY, BRAKE BACKING PLATE AND
SPINDLE REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
