Suspension - Broken Front Stabilizer Bracket/Bolt

NUMBER: 05-40-08

DATE: 10/24/08

APPLICABILITY: 2006-2008 Tribeca

SUBJECT:
Front Stabilizer Bar

Introduction

If you encounter a vehicle that has a broken front stabilizer bar clamp and/or flange bolt, it may be the result of the stabilizer bar shape inconsistency. A countermeasure was made to the die for the molding process. The listed repair procedure should only be followed if the flange bolt is broken.

Countermeasure in Production

The countermeasure stabilizer bar was used in production starting in mid-December 2007 with VIN 8*416123.





Part Information

Note:
The part number for the front stabilizer has not changed, however the new style stabilizer bar can be identified by a painted green dot. The old inventory has been replaced with new inventory.

Repair Procedure/Information





^ Remove the broken stud bolt from the front cross member.

^ Drill out stud hole in cross member using an 8.5 mm drill bit.

Caution:
Make sure to wear safety glasses.

^ Apply Nox-rust or equivalent to stud hole.

^ Install a new stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer clamp (part # 20416XA00R9E) if broken.

^ Install a new flange bolt (part # 010108200) and flange nut (part # 023808000). Flange bolt torque specification: 21-29 Nm (2.1-2.9 kgf-m, 15.4-21.3 ft-lb)





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