Suspension - Front End Popping/Squeaking/Clunking Noises

Classification: FA10-004A

Reference: ITB10-035A

Date: October 6, 2010

2004-2010 QX56; FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE

This bulletin has been amended. The PARTS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous copies.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2010 Qx56 (JA60)

APPLIED VINS:
2004-2009: All
2010 Vehicles built before: 5N3ZA(*)N(**)AN 904401

APPLIED DATES: Vehicles built before: October 23 2009

IF YOU CONFIRM

A noise (clunking squeaking popping) can be heard when performing at least one of the following actions:

^ turning the steering wheel left or right

^ driving over speed bumps

^ driving on rough roads

^ accelerating or decelerating

AND

The noise is coming from the front stabilizer bar bushing.

ACTIONS

Replace the front stabilizer bar bushing on both sides (RH & LH) with the part listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin.

^ Refer to the FSU section of the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for removal and installation instructions.





^ Before installing the new bushings use Nissan Brake Cleaner (or equivalent) to clean the stabilizer bar where the bushings make contact. See Figure 1.





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