Steering - Front End Pops/Clunks On Turns

06-074

October 12, 2006

Applies To:
2006 Ridgeline - ALL

Front Suspension Pops or Clunks While Turning

SYMPTOM

The front suspension pops or clunks while turning.

PROBABLE CAUSE

From VIN 2HJYK1...6H553776 thru 2HJYK1...6H570484: Loose steering gearbox mounting bolts or damaged front damper mounting bearing(s).

All 2006 Ridgelines: Damaged front damper mounting bearing(s).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Diagnose the cause, and do the appropriate repair:

^ Replace the two driver's side gearbox mounting bolts: see REPAIR PROCEDURE A, or

^ Replace both front damper mounting bearings: see REPAIR PROCEDURE B.

PARTS INFORMATION

Bolt, Flange (10 x 55) (2 required) P/N 90161-SJC-A00, H/C 8116873

Bearing, Front (2 required) P/N 51726-SJC-A03, H/C 8495517

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: Repair Procedure
A P/N 90161-SJC-A00,
H/C 8116873

Repair Procedure B
P/N 51 726-SJC-A01,
H/C 7929144

Defect Code: 07405

Symptom Code: 04201

Skill Level: Repair Technician

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

DIAGNOSIS

NOTE:
From VIN 2HJYK1...6H553776 thru 2HJYK1...6H570484 do the complete DIAGNOSIS. For all other 2006 Ridgelines, do only step 7.

1. Park the vehicle on an asphalt-paved surface (some shop floors do not provide enough friction).

2. Start the engine. Open the hood.

3. Have an assistant turn the steering wheel quickly from the left to the right while you inspect the steering gearbox pinion area. Look for the gearbox moving from side-to-side on the subframe, causing it to thump or pop.

4. Raise the vehicle on a lift.





5. Inspect the two bolts holding the gearbox to the subframe in the pinion shaft area on the driver's side.

^ If the bolts are loose, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.

^ If the bolts are tight, go to step 6.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Turn the steering wheel lock to lock, and check the right and left damper springs for noise. If the noise is coming from the damper spring(s), go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.

REPAIR PROCEDURE A





Replace the two steering gearbox mounting bolts in the pinion shaft area. Torque the new bolts to 58 N.m (43 ft-lb).

REPAIR PROCEDURE B

Replace both front damper mounting bearings (even if only one is noisy).

^ Refer to page 18-23 of the 2006-2007 Ridgeline Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter the keyword DAMPER, and select Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation from the list.

^ Do a two-wheel alignment. Refer to page 18-5 of the 2006-2007 Ridgeline Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter the keyword ALIGN, and select Wheel Alignment from the list.





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