Rear Suspension - Chirp or Swish Noise

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^ SUSPENSION - REAR - "CHIRP" OR Article No.
"SWISH" NOISE FROM REAR SHOCKS - 87-19-5

VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 06/15/87

^ NOISE - "CHIRP" OR "SWISH" FROM REAR SHOCKS - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE

06/15/87


FORD: 1987 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987 LYNX

ISSUE: A "chirp" or "swish" noise from the right and/or left hand rear shock during vehicle operation may be caused by inadequate rear shock sound insulation.

ACTION: To correct this, install two (2) rear shock insulators using the following service procedure.

1. Check to make sure noise is from rear shocks by road testing or firmly bouncing vehicle with liftgate open.

Figure 2:

2. Remove both trim panels for access to shock upper mounts, Figure 2.

a. 3-Door or 5-Door:

Remove rear seat speaker grille and speaker on vehicles so equipped. Without rear speakers, remove quarter trim panel extension.

b. Station Wagon:

Remove quarter trim panel attaching screws and access plate. Carefully unclip trim panel from upper retainers and lift panel up.

Figure 3:

Figure 4:

3. Place insulators over upper shock mounts and push retainers on shock rods, Figures 3 and 4.

4. Reinstall both trim panels and speakers, if equipped.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8FZ-18A179-A Insulator - Rear Shock C
(2 Required)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: SP871905A - One side
TIME: 0.3 Hr.

OPERATION: SP871905B - Both sides
TIME: 0.4 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 18125 - Code: 56