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Driveshaft - Clicking/Popping Noise


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^ DRIVELINE - ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT - Article No.
"CLICKING" OR "POPPING" NOISE 88-6-21

^ NOISE - "CLICKING" OR "POPPING" - ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT


LIGHT TRUCK: 1986-88 AEROSTAR
1987-88 E-SERIES, F-SERIES

ISSUE: A "clicking" or "popping" noise from the driveshaft during transmission engagement or when accelerating from a stop may be caused by inadequate tubeto-yoke bonding on the aluminum driveshaft.







ACTION: To correct this, install a new aluminum driveshaft with an improved tube-to-yoke bond. Refer to the appropriate model year Shop Manual for driveshaft removal and installation procedures. Refer to the driveshaft application charts on pages 38 and 39 of this TSB for the correct part numbers.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8TZ-4602-W Aluminum Driveshaft C
E8TZ-4602-Y Aluminum Driveshaft C
E8TZ-4602-Z Aluminum Driveshaft C
E8TZ-4602-AB Aluminum Driveshaft C
E8UZ-4602-C Aluminum Driveshaft C
E8UZ-4602-D Aluminum Driveshaft C
E8UZ-4602-E Aluminum Driveshaft C
E8UZ-4602-F Aluminum Driveshaft C
E89Z-4602-B Aluminum Driveshaft C
E89Z-4602-C Aluminum Driveshaft C
E79Z-4602-A Aluminum Driveshaft C


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: Supersedes 86-23-20
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Powertrain Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 880621A - One-piece driveshaft
TIME: 0.4 Hr. - Aerostar
0.3 Hr. - E-Series, F-Series

OPERATION: 880621B - Two-piece driveshaft
TIME: 0.5 Hr. - E-Series, F-Series
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 4602 - Code: 61