Suspension - Knock From Front Suspension
NUMBERST204-014
DATE
16 Aug 2006
MODEL
S-TYPE
SECTION:
204-01- FRONT SUSPENSION
Knock from Front Suspension
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
S-TYPE
VIN:
N52048 to N67916
Model Year:
2006
CONDITION SUMMARY:
KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION
A customer may report a concern of a knocking noise coming from the front suspension when driving over uneven ground.
Situation:
The stabilizer bar drop link bushing may be displaced from the rear lower arm of the front suspension.
Action:
Should a customer report this concern, and a bushing has been confirmed displaced, refer to the Re~air Procedure referenced in this bulletin to install a new rear lower arm to the front suspension.
PARTS:
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.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REAR LOWER ARM
NOTE:
GTR lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > Service Information/X200 - S-TYPE/2006 > Workshop Manuals > S-TYPE 2002 -- Workshop Manual > Bookmark "Chassis/Suspension/204-01: Front Suspension" link "Rear Lower Arm (60.35.54)"
1. Refer to Global Technical Reference (GTR) section 204-01 operation 60.35.54 and install a new rear lower arm to the front suspension.
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