Steering - Knock/Banging Noise on Rough Roads
Bulletin Number: 731-2643Date: October, 2006
Market: All
Noise in the MacPherson Strut
Cars Affected:
Saab 9-3 4D/5D within Vehicle Identification Number range 31000001 - 71004117
Saab 9-3 CV within Vehicle Identification Number range 46000001 - 76002069
Background
Water may enter the thrust bearing and cause corrosion.
In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried Out.
Symptom description
Knocking noise while turning the steering wheel, or banging noise when driving on uneven roads.
Parts Required
11 900 364 Screw (3 per MacPherson strut)
13 239 683 Water shield
91 91 181 Thrust bearing (CA: 30593389)
Procedure
1. Remove the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.
2. Dismantle the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.
3. Replace the thrust bearing (B).
4. Assemble the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.
5. Fit the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.
Warranty/Time Information
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period, use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed Object: 73113
Fault/Reason code: 40
Location code: 09 (US 3 Left side only, 4 Right side only, 5 both sides)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labor Operation (US): 7311303 and 7311304
Labor Operation (CA): E3900 (one side) and 3901 (both sides)
Time: 0.7 hr one side; 1.2 hr both sides
Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.
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