Suspension - Front End Squeaks

Bulletin No.
95-036

Issue Date
OCT 2, 1995

Model
1994-95
ACCORD

Applicable To
JAPAN PRODUCTION ONLY
(VIN begins with JHM)

File Under
SUSPENSION

Front Suspension Squeak

SYMPTOM

A squeak comes from the front end when driving on a rough road or turning into a driveway.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The bump stop alternately sticks to, then slips on, the shaft of the front damper.

DIAGNOSIS

Try to duplicate and localize the noise by turning into a driveway at a slow speed. Do this several times, and make both left- and right-hand turns. You may be able to duplicate the noise by pushing down on the front fender. Take care that you do not dent the sheet metal.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the bump stop with the new part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Remove the front wheel.





2. Disconnect the brake line from the damper assembly. Remove the flange bolts, then remove the damper fork.

3. Remove the damper assembly from the car.





4. Using a spring compressor, disassemble the damper assembly.

5. Install the new bump stop. Reassemble the damper assembly.

6. Reinstall the damper assembly on the car.

7. Reinstall the damper fork, reconnect the brake line to the damper assembly, and reinstall the front wheel.

PARTS INFORMATION

Bump stop:
P/N 51722-SV4-902, H/C 4328001

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION FLAT RATE
NUMBER TIME

416102 Replace left or right front 0.8 hour
bump stop

A Add for replacing both 0.8 hour
front bump stops

Failed part: P/N 51722-SV4-902
H/C 4328001

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07