Suspension - Front End Noise on Low Speed Turns
TSB 05-24-412/12/05
NOISE FROM FRONT WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL
FORD:
2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY:
2005 Montego
This article supersedes TSB 05-22-2 to update vehicle applications.
ISSUE
Some 2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle and Montego vehicles built 5/17/2004 to 5/17/2005 may exhibit a noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel at speeds lower than 10 MPH (16 Km/h). The noise may be coming from the upper strut mount. This condition is not related to noise when hitting bumps, noise at full lock turns or noise in turns when the steering wheel is not being turned.
ACTION
Verity concern. Replace the upper strut mount/bearing and/or spring if required. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Vehicles built 5/17/2004 through 4/28/2005, replace the spring and upper strut mount/bearing, on affected side only.
2. Vehicles built 4/29/2005 through 5/17/2005, replace only the strut mount/beanng, on affected side only.
3. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-01, Strut and Spring Assembly Removal and Installation procedure. The Workshop Manual procedure and specifications are being updated. Refer to the following step changes to complete the repair.
Removal And Installation Changes Under Strut And Spring Assembly Procedure:
a. In Step 1, during installation the correct torque specification for strut and spring assembly mounting nuts is 22 lb-ft (30 N.m).
b. Insert after Step 1, remove and discard the stabilizer bar link-to-strut nut. During installation, tighten to 41 lb-ft (56 N.m).
c. In Step 3, during installation the correct torque specification for front axle wheel hub nut is 258 lb-ft (350 N.m).
NOTE
INSTALL ALL NEW FASTENERS DURING REASSEMBLY. VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NOT REQUIRED AFTER THIS REPAIR.
NOTE
MAKE NOTE OF THE NOTCH AND ARROW ON OLD STRUT MOUNT/BEARING AND INSTALL NEW MOUNT/BEARING IN THE SAME POSITION.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
052404A 2005 Five Hundred, 1.4 Hrs.
Freestyle, Montego Built
5-17-2004 Through
4-28-2005: Replace The
Spring and Upper Strut
Mount/Bearing: One Side
(Do not use with 5310A,
18124A, 3001A, 2001A1A,
3001A6F, 3455A)
052404B 2005 Five Hundred, 2.4 Hrs.
Freestyle, Montego Built
5-17-2004 Through
4-28-2005: Replace The
Spring and Upper Strut
Mount/Bearing: Both Sides
(Do not use with 5310A,
18124A, 3001A, 2001A1A,
3001A6F, 3455A)
052404C 2005 Five Hundred, 1.2 Hrs.
Freestyle Montego Built
4-29-2005 Through
5-17-2005: Replace The
Upper Strut Mount/Bearing:
One Side (Do not use with
5310A, 18124A, 3001A,
2OO1A1A, 3001A6F,
3455A)
052404D 2005 Five Hundred, 2.2 Hrs.
Freestyle Montego Built
4-29-2005 Through
5-17-2005: Replace The
Upper Strut Mount/Bearing:
Both Sides (Do not use
with 5310A, 18124A,
3001A, 2001A1A,
3001A6F, 3455A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18183 42
OASIS CODES: 304000, 702000, 702100
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