Canada - Suspension - Rear Suspension Thump Noise

Bulletin
TSB2437

Issue Date
2006-04-17

Market
Canada

Title
REAR SUSPENSION THUMP NOISE

Component
REAR SUSPENSION

Models
'04 -- '06 Solara

INTRODUCTION:






Some customers may experience a thump noise coming from a combination of the rear upper supports and rear shock absorbers when traveling over bumps or rough road surfaces. Updated rear upper supports and rear shock absorber service parts are available to improve the noise condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 - 2006 model year Solara vehicles.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:






1. Conduct a road test to verify the noise condition.
2. Remove and replace both rear upper supports and both rear shock absorbers by following the procedures in ETAS:
- 2004 or 2005 model year Solara Repair Manual: Rear Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber With Col Spring: Replacement.

NOTE:
For disposal, refer to ETAS, 2004 or 2005 model year Solara Repair Manual: Rear Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber With Col Spring: Disposal.

- 2006 model year Solara Repair Manual: Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Removal, Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly, Installation, Disposal.

NOTE:
For disposal, refer to ETAS, 2006 model year Solara Repair Manual: Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Reassembly, Installation, Disposal.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.