Engine - Noise/Vibration on L/H Full Lock Turns

NUMBER: 02-98-05

DATE: 12/01/05

APPLICABILITY:
2005 Legacy H-6 3.0L Vehicles

SUBJECT:
Noise when turning to "full lock" position

INTRODUCTION

If you encounter a customer complaint of a noise/vibration coming from the engine compartment/ suspension area when turning the steering wheel to the full left or right lock position, it may be caused by the metal mount cover rubbing against the resin part of the motor mount. The noise/ vibration has a metallic rubbing sound and is typically experienced under slight acceleration with the wheel turned to either full lock position. The noise will typically come from the opposite side of the vehicle from the direction of turning.

PRODUCTION LINE CHANGE





A new style motor mount rubber cushion has been used in production starting in late December, 2004 with the VINs shown.





PARTS INFORMATION

REPAIR PROCEDURE/INFORMATION

While road testing if the noise/vibration is heard from the left front when making a right hand turn the left side mount will need to be replaced. If the noise/vibration is heard from the right front when making a left hand turn the right side mount will need to be replaced. For replacement of the motor mount rubber cushion refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual found on the STIS web-site.

WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION

For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, refer to the Subaru Warranty Wizard for claim information.





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