Suspension - Squeak/Creak Noise From Rear of Vehicle

XT204-10

X-TYPE

DATE:
09/04

MODEL:
2002 MY-ON
X-TYPE

VIN
C00001-ON

Creak From Rear Stabilizer Bar -
Stabilizer Bar Bushing Movement -

Repair Procedure

Issue:

Some X-TYPE vehicles may exhibit a creak from the rear stabilizer bar. Installing new stabilizer bar brackets and bushings secured with Loctite 454 adhesive can solve this concern.

Action:

In case of a customer express concern of the above condition, install new stabilizer bar brackets and secure the bushings with Loctite 454 adhesive as outlined below.

WORKSHOP PROCEDURE

1. Raise vehicle on lift.





2. Remove stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts (Illustration 1).

Note:
Ensure stabilizer bar is supported.

3. Remove stabilizer bar brackets.

4. Remove stabilizer bar bushings.





5. Apply five beads of Loctite 454 to each new stabilizer bar bracket (Illustration 2).

Note:
Ensure surfaces to be bonded are clean.

6. Align new stabilizer bar bushings to stabilizer bar.

7. Install the new stabilizer bar brackets (with Loctite 454 applied).

8. Immediately install and tighten the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts to 25 Nm.

9. Lower vehicle.

Note:
Allow Loctite 454 to cure for ten minutes before driving the vehicle.





Parts Information:

Warranty Information:





Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table.

This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense codes as listed.