Eclipse GS L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (2002)
If the exact location of the abnormal noise cannot be determined, first check the installation of all suspension related parts for abnormal wear,
damaged parts, and tightening torque. If these items are OK and you have determined that the abnormal noise is coming from the rear trailing arm
area, inspect the body panel area above the outer trailing arm bushing mounting location for contact. If there is evidence of contact, replace the
bushings/stoppers as instructed. Refer to the illustration shown.
1.
Check the body mounting bracket areas where the trailing arms attach for evidence of rubbing from the trailing arms stoppers.
2.
Check, also, the outer diameter of the stoppers for evidence of contact or wear.
3.
If body contact is identified, proceed with bushing replacement using the instructions in Section C, Bushing/Stopper Replacement.
C.
Bushing/Stopper Replacement
1.
Replace the bushings using the illustration as a guide, reassemble then reattach the trailing arm assembly to the body mount and knuckle using the
original bolts and nuts. (The smaller diameter, notched bushing is the outside bushing and the larger diameter, circular bushing goes on the inside.)
Temporarily hand-tighten the nuts.
NOTE:
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If body contact is evident and the vehicle was built before 5/4/01, replace all 8 bushing/stoppers.
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If body contact is found and the vehicle was built after 5/4/01, replace the bushing/stoppers ONLY on the side where the body contact was
discovered.
2.
Verify the contact is eliminated either by rotating the part in the bracket, or applying chalk to the stopper and checking for transfer to the body.
