Rear Suspension Tower - Thumping Noise

Bulletin No. 002/98

Issued 07/29/98

Revised

Category
R (02)

Applicable Model/s
1997-98 Protege

Subject
THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION TOWER

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1997-98 Protege with VINs lower than JM1 BC14*W0186598.

DESCRIPTION





When driving on a rough road, a thumping noise is heard from the rear left and/or right suspension tower. This is caused by the adjusting sheet allowing the rear shock absorber and coil spring assembly to make contact with the body panel. A modified adjusting sheet is available to prevent this noise. Customers complaining of this should have their vehicle repaired according to the following procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer complaint.

2. Remove the rear shock absorber and coil spring assembly. Refer to the Workshop Manual section R(02) for removal and installation procedures.





3. Replace the adjusting sheet on the assembly with the modified pant.

Caution
^ Install the modified adjusting sheet with the notch facing outward, away from the vehicle.

4. Perform STEPS 2 and 3 on opposite side of vehicle.

5. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Note
This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty.

Warranty Type A
Symptom Code 82
Damage Code 97
Part Number Main Cause BC1D-28-0A1A
Quantity 2
Operation Number / Labor Hours R0508BRX (both sides) / 1.1