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Suspension (Front) - Knock from Shock Absorber: Overview

19.7-03

DATE
6/96

Sedan Range

MODEL
1995-96 MY
Sedan Range

VIN
720001-ON

Knocking from Front Suspension - Shock Absorber Mounting - Repair Procedure

ISSUE:
Some 1995-96 MY Sedan Range vehicles may experience knocking noises from the front shock absorbers.

To overcome concerns of knocking noises from the lower shock absorber mounting, the torque specification for the mounting nut has been raised to 51.6 lb. ft. (70 Nm) from VIN 777889.