Suspension - Rear Leaf Spring Clicking Noises
Classification:RA09-006
Reference:
NTB10-011
Date:
January 20, 2010
TITAN; LEAF SPRING NOISE
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2004-2009 Titan (A60)
APPLIED VINS:
2004-2008 All
2009 vehicles built before 1N6(*)A0(***)9N 319522
APPLIED DATES:
2004-2008 All
2009 vehicles built before August 26, 2009
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A clicking noise is coming from one or both leaf springs.
ACTION:
Inspect the anti-windup clip bolts and bushings.
^ If replacement is determined as necessary, use the parts listed in PARTS INFORMATION in this bulletin.
^ For repair procedure, refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin.
^ Do not replace the leaf spring assembly when anti-windup bolt and bushing replacement will resolve the incident, if it should occur.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.
PARTS INFORMATION
SERVICE PROCEDURE
WARNING:
This repair MUST be done with the vehicle's full weight on the suspension.
EITHER:
Place the vehicle on a drive-on hoist or alignment rack to lift the vehicle.
OR
Leave all of the vehicle's weight on all four (4) tires, while parked (do not lift the vehicle).
DO NOT lift the vehicle in any amount. The suspension must support all of the vehicle's weight during the whole repair procedure or the bushing will be under load and difficult to remove.
1. With the vehicle positioned as stated above, put the shift selector in "P" (PARK) position.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Remove the bolt and bushing from the windup clip (clip).
4. Check the condition of the bolt's and clip's threads, and the bushing.
^ If both the bushing and bolt's threads are okay, reuse them.
^ If the bushing and / or bolt's threads are damaged, replace with all parts in the "Spring Assembly Kit".
^ If the clip's threads are damaged, replace the leaf spring assembly.
5. Install the bolt (and bushing) with Permatex(R) Medium Strength Threadlocker BLUE or equivalent thread locking material applied to the threads.
Torque bolt to 32 N.m (3.2 kg-m, 23 ft-lb).