Suspension - Front End Knocking Noises

NUMBER: JTB00099
(ISSUE 1)

MODEL: X-TYPE

DATE: 09 MAY 2008

SECTION: 204
Front Suspension / Underbody Knock Noise - Repair Procedure

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
X-TYPE (X400) VIN: C00384 - Onwards
Model Year: 2002 - Onwards

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

A knock noise from the front suspension / underside of the vehicle may be caused by front stabilizer bar bushing wear and excessive free play.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, follow the Repair Procedure below to replace the front stabilizer bar bushings.





PARTS

TOOLS:

Refer to GTR for special tools (if required)





WARRANTY:

NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time. DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REPLACE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS

NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > X400 - X-TYPE > Model Year > Workshop Manuals > 2: Chassis > 204: Suspension > 204-01: Front Suspension

1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 204-01: Front Suspension to replace the front stabilizer bar bushings (60.10.04).





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