Suspension - Rear Strut Noise
SUSPENSIONSU001-04
Title:
REAR SUSPENSION NOISE
Models:
'04 Solara
July 27, 2004
Introduction
Some 2004 model year Solara vehicles may experience rear suspension tick or thump/knock noises. Use the following instructions to repair either noise.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2004 model year Solara vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Warranty Information
Repair Procedure
Thump/Knock Noise
1. Remove rear seat cushion assembly and rear seat back assembly according to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2004 model year Solara Repair Manual:
Seat: Rear Seat Assembly Overhaul.
2. Confirm rear upper strut nut torque.
Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
Tick Noise
1. Remove the rear strut assemblies according to TIS, 2004 model year Solara Repair Manual: Rear Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber with Coil Spring: Replacement. Follow steps 1 through 17.
2. Inspect the body surface where the upper strut makes contact for any weld burrs, weld splatter, and excess PVC.
3. Remove all weld burrs, weld splatter, and excess PVC from the body surface where the upper rear strut makes contact. When the surface has been cleaned, immediately apply epoxy primer to the surface to prevent corrosion. When the epoxy primer has dried, apply undercoating.
4. Reassemble the rear suspension and tighten all fasteners to the torque specifications according to TIS, 2004 model year Solara Repair Manual: Rear Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber with Coil Spring: Replacement
Follow steps 22 through 25.