Suspension - Front End Creak When Braking On Bumps
XT204-08DATE
02/04
Amended 09/06
X-TYPE
MODEL
2002-05 MY
X-TYPE
VIN
C00001-*E61085*
Creaking Noise When Braking Over Speed
Bumps - Front Control Arm Hydrobush -
Replace Control Arm
Remove and destroy Bulletin XT204-08, amended 04/05.
Replace with this Bulletin.
Revisions are marked with a bar and with asterisks.
Issue:
Some X-TYPE vehicles operated in hot climates *(Mexico, Puerto Rico and Southern United States only)* may exhibit a creaking noise from the front end of the vehicle when braking over speed bumps. This condition is caused by the characteristics of the noise- deadening additive in the hydrobush fluid which is not effective in hot climates.
A modified control arm incorporating a revised bushing is available to resolve this issue.
Action:
In case of a *verified customer complaint* of the above condition, install a modified control arm on both sides of the vehicle as described below. Refer to Technical Bulletin XT204-09 or to the GTR website under section 204-01, for the removal and installation procedure.
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