Front Struts - Clicking Noise On Bumps

Article No.
94-24-3

11/28/94

^ STRUTS - FRONT - "CLICKING" NOISE FROM STRUTS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS

^ NOISE - "CLICKING" NOISE FROM FRONT STRUTS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS

FORD:
1986-92 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1986-92 SABLE

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "clicking" noise coming from the front struts when driving over bumps. This may be caused by the strut dust boot coming in contact with the striker cap of the strut.

ACTION:
Replace the front strut boots with new revised boots. Refer to the following for service details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove both front strut assemblies and replace the dust boots (F3DZ-18159-A). Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for removal and installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F3DZ-18159-A Cap Assembly - Front Shock A
Absorber

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage For 1986-91 Models And Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
942403A Replace One Dust Boot 1.1 Hrs.
942403B Replace Both Dust Boots 1.9 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18124 56

OASIS CODES: 304000, 702000, 702100