Frame - Underbody Clunk On Acceleration/Braking
Article No. 86-17-13NOISE - UNDERBODY CLUNK - ON ACCELERATION/BRAKING - 2.3L/5.0L
FORD 1985-86 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985-86 COUGAR
An underbody clunk may be heard or felt at the floor pan area on acceleration or braking. This clunk may be caused by the front suspension attachment rod being
loose and can be serviced by following the procedure below:
Figure 14:
1. Remove two bolts holding the attachment rod as shown in Figure 14.
2. Wire brush the bolt threads.
3. Reinstall the attachment rod with bolts and torque to 75 ft.lbs. (100 N-m).
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP5112A86
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 5025 - Code: 57