Front Suspension - Clunking Noise

Article No.
98-15-15

08/03/98

^ SUSPENSION - "CLUNKING" NOISE HEARD FROM
FRONT END - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/8/98 -
4X4 ONLY

^ NOISE - "CLUNKING" HEARD FROM FRONT END -
VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/8/98 - 4X4 ONLY

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-98 EXPEDITION
1998 NAVIGATOR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to clarify that this article pertains to 4X4 vehicles only.

ISSUE

A "clunking" noise may be heard from the front end on some vehicles. This may be caused by the front stabilizer bar contacting the frame.

ACTION

Replace stabilizer bar and stabilizer bar insulators with revised service parts. Refer to the 1998 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual, Page 204-01B-21, for details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

XL1Z-5482-CA Stabilizer Bar
XL1Z-5484-GA Stabilizer bar insulator (2 Required)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 98-10-10

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

981515A Replace Stabilizer Bar And 1.3 Hrs.
Insulators

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5482 33

OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000, 702000, 702100, 702300