Front Strut - Clunking Noise When Wet

Classification:
FA96-001

Reference:
ITB96-026

Date:
July 3, 1996

1991-1996 G20 FRONT STRUT - CLUNKING NOISE WHEN WET

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1991-1996 G20 (P10)

APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JNKCP010D2TT536833

APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before February 2, 1996

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a knocking noise is heard from the front suspension when driving in wet weather over bumps, it may be caused by the front strut insulator. A new upper spring insulator is available to resolve this incident and has been installed during production on all vehicles built after February 2, 1996.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Verify the clunking noise during wet driving conditions over bumps. If wet weather is not occurring during the test drive, spray water into the upper portion of the wheel housing as shown in Figure 1 and retest. Be sure the upper strut mounting area (insulator) is wet.





2. If a clunking noise is heard from either side front strut, replace both the left and right side upper spring insulators with a new part, P/N 54034-2J015. The new insulator does not have the three locator tabs which were on the former insulator shown in Figure 2.








3. Install the new insulators with the insulator projection in line with the "R" stamped on the strut retainer as shown in Figure 3 and seated correctly on the spring as shown in Figure 4. Note that the "R" is in a different location on the right and left sides.

PARTS INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION PART # /PFP QUANTITY
Rubber seat - front 54034-2J015 2

CLAIMS INFORMATION





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