Eclipse Spyder GS L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (2001)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Customer Interest
Rear Wheel Bearing - Noise
No.: TSB-01-27-001
DATE: October, 2001
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE ABS SENSOR TO REAR KNUCKLE SEALING METHODS
PURPOSE
Rear wheel bearing noise may be due to water intrusion. When servicing rear wheel bearings, rear ABS speed sensors, or rear knuckles, follow the
procedures in this bulletin to improve sealing ability.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1999 - 2001 Galant; 2000-2001 Eclipse; 2001 Eclipse Spyder models equipped with ABS.
PROCEDURE
Since May 4, 2001 production, the rear knuckles have a machined groove for an 0-ring at the ABS speed sensor mounting point.
1.
On vehicles built before 5/4/01 (rear knuckles without an 0-ring groove), apply RTV silicone sealant to the mating surface of the ABS speed
sensor before installing.
2.
If installing a rear knuckle which has an 0-ring groove, install the 0-ring in the groove before installing the ABS speed sensor to the knuckle. Be
sure the 0-ring is properly seated in the groove.
PARTS INFORMATION
Install the 0-ring on knuckles which have the 0-ring groove as shown.
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts shown.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Normal warranty procedures apply.
