Front Strut - Noise While Turning

Bulletin No.
012/92

Issued
7/22/92

Revised



Category
R



Applicable Model/s
1990-'92 323/Protege



Subject
FRONT STRUT NOISE WHILE TURNING



DESCRIPTION

Noise from the front of the car may be noticeable while turning. This may be more pronounced at low speeds and in cold weather.

This is likely caused by dirt accumulation in the top strut mount bushing causing excessive friction.





A groove was added to the front strut bushing to help keep dirt from entering the sliding surface of the bushing. Figure 1.



VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE

JM1BG****M0311279 August 1, 1991
JM1BG****N0401717 August 1, 1991

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Install the new strut bushings according to Workshop Manual procedures in Section R.

NOTE:
Before removing strut assembly, place a reference "Mark" on the strut block-to-inner fender. This will assure original position of wheel alignment when reinstalling the strut.



PARTS INFORMATION

PART NUMBER

NEW OLD DESCRIPTION QTY INTERCHANGEABILITY

B455 34 38XA B455 34 38X Bushing 2 NEW -> OLD


WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies to vehicles covered under warranty.)

Warranty Type Code:
A

Customer Comment Code:
82

Damage Code:
93

Part No. of Main Cause:
B455 34 38YA

Quantity:
2

Operation No./ Labor Hour:
R0104ARX / 0.8 Hr. (one side)
R0104BRX / 1.3 Hrs. (both sides)

NOTE:
Includes toe-in adjustment.