Rear Suspension - Crunching/Grunting Noise

Article No.
97-1-11

01/02/97

^ SUSPENSION - NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE

^ NOISE - "CRUNCHING/GRUNTING" FROM REAR OF VEHICLE

LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-96 VILLAGER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level part and to revise the Service Procedure.

ISSUE:
A "crunching/grunting" noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle while going over bumps. The noise may be more audible in cold ambient temperatures. This may be caused by the rear leaf spring bushing floating within the leaf spring shackle end.

ACTION:
Replace the rear spring shackle and rubber bushing. The new shackle and bushing should reduce the possibility of noise. Refer to the 1996 Villager Service Manual, Page 04-02-4, for removal and installation procedures.

NOTE:
TIGHTEN THE REAR SPRING FRONT NUT TO 89-104 N.m (66-77 LB-FT) AT CURB HEIGHT.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F6XZ-5776-AA Shackle Assembly
F6XZ-5776-BA Shackle Plate
F5XZ-5781-AA Rubber Bushing
01225-00491 Nut

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 96-7-22

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

970111A Replace Both Rear 0.5 Hr.
Shackle Assemblies

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5776 56

OASIS CODES: 304000, 702000, 702200