Exhaust System - Rattling Noise

BULLETIN NUMBER
SB95-03-L001

ISSUE DATE
NOVEMBER 1995

GROUP
EMISSIONS

RODEO (UC) AND PICKUP (TF) 4ZE1 CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLING NOISE

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1993-95 Rodeo (UC) and 1994-95 Pickup (TF) models equipped with 4ZE1 engine.

SERVICE INFORMATION

On some affected vehicles, a rattling noise may be heard coming from the catalytic converter. This rattling results from cracking of the catalytic converter heat shield due to metal fatigue.

To correct the problem, install a new heat shield (Part No. 8-97130-025-0) using the procedure described in this Service Bulletin. The new heat shield has been reinforced to provide improved fatigue resistance.

REMOVAL

1. Heat Shield

^ Remove four holding nuts.
^ Remove heat shield from bracket.

INSTALLATION

1. Heat Shield





^ Install new heat shield (Figure 1) onto bracket.
^ Tighten four holding nuts to 18 NM (13 ft. lbs.)

PARTS INFORMATION

Part No. Description Quantity

8-97130-025-0 Protector; Heat 1
(heat shield)

FLAT RATE MANUAL UPDATE INFORMATION





Use the existing labor operation as shown.