Suspension - Rear Underbody Noise

NUMBER: JTB00104
(ISSUE 1)

MODEL: X-TYPE

DATE: 16 MAY 2008

SECTION: 204

Rear Suspension / Underbody Knock Noise - Repair Procedure





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

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

NOTE:
When installing new, modified rear stabilizer bar bushings it will be necessary to also install new, modified front stabilizer bar bushings.

Action:

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





PARTS

TOOLS:

Refer to GTR for special tools (if required)





WARRANTY

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REPLACE REAR STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS

NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > X400 - X-TYPE > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manuals > 3: Chassis > 204-02: Rear Suspension

1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 204-02: Rear Suspension to remove the rear stabilizer bar (64.35.08).

2. Remove and discard stabilizer bar bushings.

3. Install new, modified stabilizer bar bushings (C2S 51264).

4. Install new stabilizer bar fixings (C2S 45073).

5. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 204-02: Rear Suspension to install the rear stabilizer bar (64.35.08).

REPLACE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS

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