Drive/Axle Shaft - Resonating Noise: Overview

Bulletin No.: 001/98
Issued: 10/14/98
Revised:

Category
M (03)

Applicable Model/s
1996-98 Protege With M/T

Subject
NOISE FROM DRIVE SHAFT

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
1996 Protege with VINs T0300001 - T0399999 with manual transmission.
1997-98 Protege with VINs V100001 - W0199999 with manual transmission.


DESCRIPTION

Resonance noise is heard coming from engine compartment at approximately 3,000 RPM. This noise is possibly coming from the right side drive shaft. A dynamic damper has been established for this concern. Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

Note
^ This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.