Rear Suspension - Passenger Compartment Road Noise: Overview
SI. No. 855-2088PI. No.
Date: April 1999
Distr.: all
9-5
Loud road noise in cabin
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 M999 up to and including VIN X3034800.
Background
Irritating road noise may arise from the rear suspension on certain cars. This may be especially apparent to rear seat passengers.
To address a customer complaint, follow the procedures below. The procedure is divided into three sections:
A Damper mat
B. Bush, longitudinal link
C. Damper, longitudinal link
IMPORTANT:
It is essential that all sections of the procedure are carried out to achieve the desired result.
Parts required
51 71 723 (CA: 30552636) Kit Including:
damper mat
bush (2 pcs.)
damper (2 pcs.)
nuts (2 pcs.)
The following is also required for dismantling the rear hub: 43 45 153 (CA: 30550529) Flange lock nut (8 pcs.)
Tools required:
Link bushing tool: 89 96 753
Rear axle bushing set: 89 96 761
Expander rivet extraction tool: 84 71 179
Puller: 87 91 287
Support tool: KM906-42 in 89 96 761
All tools were Issued as Essential Special Tools.
Should you need additional quantities, order directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Warranty/Time Information
Failed Object: 19042
Fault/Reason code: 40
Location code: 09 (US=9)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labor Operation (US): 19042
Hours: 2.9 hrs.
ADD-
Check Four-wheel alignment:
Labor Operation: 12607
Hours: 0.8 hrs.
If needed Add-
Adjust rear toe-in:
Labor Operation: 12603
Hours: 0.2
If needed Add-
Adjust front toe-in:
Labor Operation: 12601
Hours: 0.2
PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO YOUR DCS TABLES:
FAILED PART TABLE:
FAILED OBJECT: 19042
DESCRIPTION: ROAD NOISE PACKAGE
MODELS: E
OPERATION NUMBER TABLE:
OPERATION NUMBER: 19042
DESCRIPTION: ROAD NOISE PACKAGE
TRANSMISSION TYPE: B
ENGINE TYPE: 9
DIAG CODE REQD: 0
MODELS: M99- 9-5 ONLY
HOURS: 2.9
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