Suspension - Front Suspension Popping Noises
TSB 07-18-109/17/07
FRONT SUSPENSION POPPING NOISE WHILE
TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT - VEHICLES BUILT
BEFORE 4/8/2005
FORD:
2005 Mustang
This article supersedes TSB 05-9-11 to update the Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2005 Mustang vehicles built before 4/8/2005 may exhibit an intermittent popping noise from the front of the vehicle while turning left or right. The noise will typically occur during low speed maneuvers and may occur multiple times while turning.
ACTION
On both sides of the vehicle, install a revised upper strut bearing assembly. If the vehicle was built before February 2005, it may also be necessary to install a lower spring seat isolator if one is not already present. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the strut and spring assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-01.
2. Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
3. If the springs do not have a rubber isolator on the bottom spring coil, install isolators. Clean off any dirt prior to installing the isolator. The isolator should be installed 4" (100 mm) from the end of the coil (Figure 1).
4. Reassemble the strut and spring. During reassembly, make sure the lower spring coil is butted up against the lower spring seat on the strut and the upper spring coil is butted up against the upper bearing assembly.
NOTE
INSTALL ALL NEW FASTENERS DURING REASSEMBLY.
NOTE
VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NOT REQUIRED AFTER THIS REPAIR.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
071801A 2005 Mustang Install A 1.5 Hrs.
Revised Upper Strut
Bearing Assembly And A
Lower Spring Seat Isolator
On Both Front Struts (Do
Not Use With 18124A,
18124AT, 5310A, 5310AT,
3455A, 3455AT)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18183 42
Disclaimer