Suspension - Rear Brake Moan At Slow Speed/Reverse
MODELX-TYPE
DATE
05 Jan 2007
NUMBER
XT206-012
*(Issue 2)*
*ISSUE "2" CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH GREY BACKGROUND AND ASTERISKS.*
SECTION: 206-04 - REAR DISC BRAKE
"Moan" Noise from Rear Brakes When Moving in Reverse or
Maneuvering Slowly
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
X-TYPE
VIN:
E24054 onwards
Model Year:
2005 onwards
CONDITION SUMMARY:
A "MOAN" NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE OR MANEUVERING SLOWLY
Situation:
A customer may report a concern of a "moan" noise coming from the rear brakes when moving in reverse or maneuvering slowly. The inner brake pads may be dragging.
*NOTE:
This Bulletin has been re-issued due to a change in Parts Required, Labor Time and Repair Procedure.*
Action:
Should a customer express this concern and the brake "moan" noise has been verified, refer to the Repair Procedure detailed in this bulletin and *install a modified front bushing to each rear knuckle.*
PARTS:
*C25 46380......Rear knuckle front bushing Qty 2 (one per side)*
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
*REPLACE FRONT BUSHINGS ON REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES
1. Perform the following to one side of the vehicle:
NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home> NAS > Service Information/ X400 - X-TYPE/2005 > Workshop Manuals > Bookmark "Chassis/Suspension/204-02: Rear Suspension" Removal and Installation link "Wheel Knuckle Front Bushing (64.15.28)"
^ Refer to GTR section 204-02, operation 64.15.28 and remove the front bushing from the rear suspension knuckle.
NOTE:
The modified bushing is voided. The voids of the modified bushing must be installed with the correct orientation as illustrated in Figure 1.
^ Refer to GIR section 204-02, operation 64.15.28 and install a modified front bushing to the rear suspension knuckle, ensuring the voids in the bushing are correctly oriented. (Figure 1)
2. Repeat step 1 to the opposite side of the vehicle.*
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