Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
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RUST - COSMETIC SURFACE RUST ON Article No.
CHASSIS COMPONENTS 88-6-6
FORD: 1987-88 ALL CAR LINES
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 ALL CAR LINES
MERKUR: 1987-88 ALL CAR LINES
ISSUE: Cosmetic surface rust on exposed underbody components may be caused by prolonged vehicle storage. The cosmetic rust does not affect vehicle performance, however, it may be undesirable for new vehicles displayed in the dealership "showroom".
ACTION: If service is required, apply Super Seal undercoating material to the underbody of the vehicle. Refer to the following service procedure.
NOTE: District approval is necessary prior to performing this procedure to make sure of proper warranty reimbursement.
1. Steam clean the complete chassis.
2. Cover and tape the following areas to make sure Super Seal is not applied to them.
a. MacPherson strut and shock absorber rods.
NOTE: Failure to completely mask off the strut rod and seal area can result in premature wear of the components.
b. Driveshaft and slip yoke at transmission including extension housing seal.
c. Front brake caliper, rotor and splash shield.
d. Parking brake cables (only the exposed cable not the conduit).
NOTE: Whenever a parking brake cable enters a cable housing, the cable must be taped about three (3) inches from the end of the conduit and the conduit end must also be taped.
e. Exhaust system.
f. Rack and pinion steering gear boots.
g. FWD inboard and outboard CV joint boots.
h. FWD interconnecting shafts.
i. FWD transaxle seals.
j. FWD outboard CV joint bearing.
k. Rear axle vent system.
3. Apply Super Seal undercoating material to the following areas.
a. Front and rear MacPherson strut and shock absorber reservoir tubes and mounting brackets.
b. Front and rear suspension coil springs.
c. Front and rear upper and lower control arm assemblies.
d. Front and rear stabilizer bars and brackets.
e. Front and rear K-brace.
f. Body mount brackets.
g. Crossmembers.
h. Axle and bellhousing.
i. Fuel tank and shield.
j. Engine pan.
k. Transmission pan.
l. Suspension spindles.
m. Fuel and brake lines, brackets, and clips.
n. Parking brake assembly brackets and cable conduit.
o. Engine mounting brackets.
p. Steering gear linkage.
NOTE: Do not apply Super Seal material directly on or above catalytic converter, grass shields, other exhaust components or within 10-12 inches of any exhaust system components.
4. Apply paint to the drive shaft or FWD interconnecting shafts. Use black enamel or latex chassis paint.
NOTE: Do not use Super Seal undercoating material.
5. Remove tape, covers and shields. Clean up excess Super Seal material.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 85-23-5
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 880606A - Apply Super Seal material
TIME: 1.8 Hrs. - Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car
1.6 Hrs. - Mustang, Scorpio, Thunderbird/Cougar
1.4 Hrs. - Festiva/Tracer, Escort/Lynx, EXP, Tempo/Topaz, XR4Ti, Taurus/Sable
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 5005 - Code: A4
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Program Code: R94 Enter the program code in the program code box on the Warranty Claim Form 1863.