Rear Shock Absorber - Metallic Noise
90isuzu01BULLETIN NUMBER SB89-06-001
ISSUE DATE November 16, 1989
GROUP SUSPENSION
I-MARK (JT) REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NOISE
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All I-Mark (JT) models except Lotus-tuned suspension models.
SERVICE INFORMATION
A metallic noise may come from the rear shock absorber area during driving. Installing new, improved rear shock absorber bushings and washers will eliminate this noise.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the bushings and washers in both rear shock absorbers, as follows:
1. Remove trim cover inside vehicle, above rear wheel well.
2. Remove nuts, washers and bushings. Compress shock under vehicle.
Figure 1:
3. Replace bushings and washers, using parts listed in the "Parts Information" section of this Service Bulletin. See Figure 1 for proper locations of new bushings and washers.
4. Reinstall nuts and trim cover. Torque fixing nut to 29.7 +/- 4 ft.lbs. Torque lock nut to 25.3 +/- 3 ft.lbs.
5. Repeat procedure to other side of vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
Quantity
Part No. Description Required
Per Vehicle
8-94251-102-0 Upper Bushing 2
8-94403-897-0 Lower Bushing 2
8-94251-103-0 Washer 4
FLAT RATE MANUAL UPDATE INFORMATION
OPERATION SPECIAL
OPERATION NUMBER TASK INSTRUCTIONS
TIME
Rear Shock Absorber 060934 Replace Right
0.2
Bushings/Washer
Rear Shock Absorber 061034 Replace Left
0.2
Bushings/Washer