Driveshaft - Vibration

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^ CROSSMEMBER - CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLATION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/01/89

^ VIBRATION - CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET CONTACTS DRIVESHAFT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/01/89

Article No. 89-2-1

FORD: 1989 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 COUGAR

ISSUE: A driveline vibration between 5-10 MPH (8-16 Km/h) may be caused by the driveshaft contacting the crossmember center support bracket. The crossmember center support bracket may have been initially installed backwards.

ACTION: Inspect the position of the crossmember center support bracket to determine if service is required. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

FIGURE 1:

1. Remove the four (4) bolts holding the body reinforcement, Figure 1.

2. Remove the two (2) bolts and one (1) nut retaining the heat shield.

3. Position the heat shield aside.

4. Make sure the arrow on the center support bracket is pointing toward the rear of the vehicle, Figure 1. If not proceed to Step 5. If okay proceed to Step 8.

5. Remove the two (2) bolts that hold the center support bracket to the body reinforcement, Figure 1.

6. Rotate the center support bracket 180 degrees so the arrow on the bracket points toward the rear of the vehicle.

7. Install the two (2) bolts that hold the center support bracket to the body reinforcement.

8. Reposition the heat shield.

9. Reinstall the two (2) bolts and one (1) nut that retains the heat shield.

10. Reinstall the four (4) bolts that retain the body reinforcement, Figure 1.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION : 890201A - Inspect
TIME: 0.4 Hr.
OPERATION: 890201B - Inspect and Correct
TIME: 0.5 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 5A041
Condition Code: 79
OASIS CODES: 5950, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213