Suspension - Harsh Ride/Rubbing Noise From Rear

Article No.
96-20-3

09/23/96

^ SUSPENSION - "HARSHNESS" NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96

^ SUSPENSION - "RUBBING" NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96

^ NOISE - "RUBBING" FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96

^ RIDE - "HARSHNESS" FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96

FORD:
1995-96 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-96 MYSTIQUE

ISSUE:
"Harshness" or "rubbing" noises are heard from the rear of some vehicles while driving. This may be due to the rear coil springs moving against the upper and lower spring seats.

ACTION:
Install spring isolator sleeves on the upper and lower coils of each spring. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Refer to the appropriate year Contour/Mystique Service Manual, Section 04-02, for the following procedure.

WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE REAR COIL SPRING (-5560-) FROM THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITHOUT FIRST COMPRESSING THE REAR COIL SPRING WITH A TOOL DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

1. Remove both rear shock absorbers from the vehicle.

2. Remove springs from the shock absorbers.

3. Use the Spring Isolator Sleeve Kit (F6RZ-5536-AA) and install:





^ One (1) long (full coil) isolator sleeve on the upper coil of each spring (Figure 1)

^ One (1) short (1/3 coil) sleeve on each lower spring coil (Figure 1).

4. Reassemble springs and shock absorbers and install onto the vehicle.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F6RZ-5536-AA Spring Isolator Sleeve Kit

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

962003A Install Rear Spring 2.2 Hrs.
Isolators

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5560 56

OASIS CODES: 304000, 702200