Front Suspension - Knocking Noise When Turning

Article No.
94-13-4

06/29/94

^ SUSPENSION - FRONT - "KNOCKING" NOISE WHEN TURNING - MODELS WITH ATX TRANSAXLES

^ NOISE - "KNOCKING" FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING - MODELS WITH ATX TRANSAXLES

FORD:
1990-92 PROBE





ISSUE:
Customers may experience a "knocking" noise when turning the vehicle sharply or when driving over speed bumps. This may be caused by the rubber portion of the front suspension upper spring seat momentarily lifting from the metal portion of the upper spring seat. Refer to Figure 1.

ACTION:
Replace both the left and right front suspension upper spring seats with improved parts. Refer to the appropriate model year Probe Service Manual, Section 04-01, for service details.

NOTE:
THE THRUST BEARINGS AND UPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS MUST ALSO BE REPLACED WHEN INSTALLING THE IMPROVED UPPER SPRING SEATS.





Parts Block

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941304A Replace Both Front Spring 1.6 Hrs.
Seats

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18198 56

OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000, 702000, 702100