Rear Tension Strut - Clunk or Rattle

Article No.
93-26-4

12/22/93

^ SUSPENSION - REAR - "CLUNK" OR "RATTLE" FROM REAR TENSION STRUT - WAGON MODELS ONLY

^ NOISE - "CLUNK" OR "RATTLE" FROM REAR TENSION STRUT - WAGON MODELS ONLY

FORD:
1986-94 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1986-94 SABLE

ISSUE:
A "clunk" or "rattle" may be heard from the rear of the vehicle when going over bumps or potholes. This may be caused by movement of the rear tension strut in the body attachment bracket.

ACTION:





Using a torque wrench, hand tighten the body attaching fastener to 115 N-m (85 lb.ft.), Figure 1. The increased clamp load on the bushing inner sleeve prevents movement, eliminating the noise.

NOTE:
FASTENER PART NUMBERS ARE INCLUDED FOR CONVENIENCE OF REFERENCE. TIGHTEN THE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED FASTENERS. DO NOT REPLACE PARTS UNLESS REQUIRED.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992/94 Models, Basic Warranty For All Other Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
932604A Inspect And Torque One 0.3 Hr.
Tension Strut Bolt
932604B Inspect And Torque Both 0.3 Hr.
Tension Strut Bolts

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
5A952 57

OASIS CODES: 304000, 702000