Drivetrain - Front Axle Clicking/Creaking Noises

TSB 07-25-8

12/24/07

NOISE COLD - FRONT HALF SHAFTS -
RATCHETING/CLICKING/CREAKING - COLD AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES - BELOW 15 DEGREES F (-9 C)
BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2007

FORD:
2007 Edge

LINCOLN:
2007 MKX

This article supersedes TSB 07-11-14 to update the Service Procedure and add a production fix date.

ISSUE
Some 2007 Edge and MKX vehicles built before 5/1/2007 may exhibit a ratcheting, clicking, and creaking noise from the front half shafts in cold ambient temperatures after a vehicle cold soaks. The noise occurs on medium to heavy acceleration when turning but goes away quickly.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the grease in both front halfshaft outer constant velocity (CV) joints. The inner CV joints do not require grease replacement. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 205-04 for the constant velocity (CV) joint boot removal and replacement procedure.





WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

072508A 2007 Edge/MKX FWD: 2.2 Hrs
Replace The CV Joint
Boots And Grease.
Includes Time To Remove
And Install Halfshaft: Both
Halfshafts (Do Not Use
With 3329A, 3329A1)

072508A 2007 Edge/MKX AWD: 2.7 Hrs.
Replace The CV Joint
Boots And Grease.
Includes Time To Remove
And Install Halfshaft: Both
Front Halfshafts Sides (Do
Not Use With 4462A,
4462A1)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3A331 42





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