Campaign - Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection/Adjustment

S204-S150

DATE: 02/02

S-TYPE

MODEL:
2003 MY
S-Type

VIN:
M45382-M53285

Rear Suspension - Check/Reset Rear Toe - Service Action S 150

Issue:

The rear lower control arms on 2003 MY S-TYPE vehicle within the above VIN range were replaced at the port of entry facilities. This action was taken because the bushings were incorrectly installed in the rear lower control arm.

To ensure that the vehicles will not be subject to improper tracking or experience premature tire wear, dealers will check, and reset if necessary, the rear toe of the above vehicles. A complete list of all of the affected vehicles is shown in this bulletin.

Action:

Perform this Service Action before delivering the vehicle to the customer.

Check, and reset if necessary, the rear toe of the 2003 MY S-TYPE vehicles listed..

REAR TOE ADJUSTMENT

1. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.





2. Left-hand, shown right-hand similar. Loosen the lock nut (Illustration 1). Clean and lubricate the lock nut and toe link threads.

3. Rotate the toe link to adjust the toe settings.





4. Tighten the lock nut (Illustration 2). Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.





REAR TOE SPECIFICATIONS

















VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LIST

Note:
The vehicles identified by shading have not been allocated to dealers as of the date of this printing. Check your dealer records to determine if you may have received one of these vehicles since this bulletin was issued.

Check, and if necessary, reset the rear toe on all vehicles listed on this bulletin.

Warranty Information:

Service Action S150

GLOBAL ACES





Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table. This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense codes as listed.

Drive in/drive out may only be claimed when the vehicle has been brought in for this action alone to be undertaken.

Please use option code of X and also enter the SRO (s) and parts details on the claim applicable to the repair completed.

NOTE:
Always perform a DCS claim search first to determine whether this service action has been performed on this vehicle. The warranty selection under the vehicle inquiry will give a listing of all claims against the vehicle. If S150 appears in the fault code field, do not perform this service action.