XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Tie Rod End: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Outer Tie Rod Replacement
NO: 64-157
DATE: 07-21-2006
MODEL/YEAR: XC90 2003-2006
CHASSIS: 275 0000001-0233242
NOTE:
RETAILER MUST CONFIRM VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY IN VRC2 PRIOR TO BEGINNING RECALL CAMPAIGN REPAIRS.
SUBJECT: Recall 157 Outer Tie Rod End May Fracture.
REFERENCE: VIDA, SMB 64-157, PB 64-157
THIS TNN SUPERSEDES TNN 64-157 DATED 05-31-06.
THE ALIGNMENT STATEMENT ON PAGE 3 HAS BEEN CLARIFIED.
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES.
DESCRIPTION:
In a certain few vehicles, deformation at high loads may cause loss of clamping force of the outer tie rod (ball joint) and the nut may loosen, which may
eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod (ball joint). If this occurs, the driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver. The
remedy is replacement of the outer tie rods (ball joints) with improved outer tie rods (ball joints) using new assembly parameters.
SERVICE:
Replace the outer tie rods following the instructions below.
Note!
It is critical that the proper torque is achieved when installing the outer tie rods; only hand tools may be used. Do not use impact tools when installing
the outer tie rod!
Note:
Current replacement instructions in VIDA have incorrect tightening information.
1.
Remove:
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the wheel
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the outer tie rod from the spindle.
2.
Remove:
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the jam nut.
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the outer tie rod
