Suspension - Front Axle Rumbling Noise On Rough Roads

Date: January 5, 2009

Order No.: P-B-32.25/70a

Supersedes: P-B-32.25/70 dated December 11, 2008

Group: 32





Revision History

SUBJECT:
Model 211.022/026/056/065/256/265, Up to VIN A143035

Without Airmatic Suspension (Sales Code 489)

Rumbling Noises from Area of Front Axle on Rough Roads

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of rumbling noises from the area of the front axle on rough roads, replace the front axle support bearing with a revised part. Refer to the following WIS documents AR32.25-P-1017TS (remove / install front suspension strut) and AR32.25-P-1018TS (disassemble / assemble suspension strut).

NOTE:
The revised front axle support bearing can be identified by a stepped rubber design.





Parts Information

NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on December 11, 2008. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.





In Case of Warranty

Operation: Front coil springs - both sides, R&R (32-3715)