Suspension - Clunking Noise Form Front End
84ford15Article No. 84-8-5
NOISE - CLUNKING/RATCHETING - FRONT SUSPENSION, DURING LOW SPEED TURNING, VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 2/13/84
FORD 1984 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 TOPAZ
If clunking/ratcheting noise is heard in the front suspension coil spring area during low speed turning maneuvers, the noise may be caused by the upper mount bearing. This condition can be verified by turning the steering wheel with the vehicle in stationary position. To service this condition, replace the strut upper mount bearing, (Part Number E43Z-3B455-C), and the spring insulator, (Part Number E43Z-5415-A), by following the procedure outlined in the 1984 Tempo/Topaz Car Shop Manual, Section 14-10-5.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E43Z-3B455-C Bearing & Seal Assembly A
E43Z-5415-A Spring Insulator B
NOTE: Insulator will not be available until week of April 23, 1984.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 18124A
TIME: One - 0.6 Hr. Both - 1.0 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 3B455 Code: 56