Samurai 4WD L4-1324cc 13L SOHC 5 Carb 8V Hood Hinge Rattle
Hood Hinge: Customer Interest
Rattle From Hood Hinge
Division:
Automotive
Category:
Technical
TSB No. TS 1-06 11080
Section Title:
Body and Frame
SUBJECT:
HOOD HINGE RATTLE
MODEL:
SAMURAI
YEAR:
ALL
CONDITION:
Rattling noise in the upper dash/cowl area while driving on rough roads.
If the hood is closed with a folded shop towel placed under the hood hinge the rattling noise goes away.
CAUTION:
DO NOT damage the hood or cowl panel with too great of a towel thickness.
CAUSE:
Excessive play between the hood hinge pin and hinge bracket (see Illustration).
CORRECTION:
Use a center punch to tighten the hinge from the botton side (see Illustration). Lubricate the hinge with a paint-safe lubricant and touch up the punch
marks.