Rear Strut Spring - Squeak/Squeal Noise

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Article No. 89-7-4

^ NOISE - "SOUEAK" OR "SQUEAL" FROM REAR STRUT SPRING - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/01/88

^ SUSPENSION - REAR - "SQUEAK" OR "SQUEAL" FROM STRUT SPRING - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/01/88

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 TRACER


ISSUE: A "squeaking" or "squealing" noise from the rear of the vehicle may be caused by the rear strut spring rubbing on the strut spring support.

FIGURE 1:

ACTION: Install a rubber insulator between the rear strut spring and the strut spring support, Figure 1. Refer to the Tracer Shop Manual, Section 14-32-5 for service details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9GZ-5536-A Insulator C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
890704A Install Insulator (both sides) 1.9 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18125 56
OASIS CODES: 3200, 7100, 7110, 7113