Front Spindle - Noises
TSB No. 5-08 05246Section Title: Steering, Brakes, and Suspension
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
MODIFICATION OF FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE
MODEL:
SIDEKICK, SIDEKICK SPORT, AND X-90
YEAR:
FEBRUARY 1996 PRODUCTION AND LATER
JAPAN PRODUCTION ONLY
CONDITION:
Noise from front wheel spindles during extremely cold climate.
CAUSE:
N/A.
CORRECTION:
Install updated parts as listed in this bulletin.
This bulletin is to inform you of the modification of the front wheel spindle which has been carried out since February 1996 production. If you experience a noise from the front spindles during extremely cold climates, replace the front wheel spindles with the updated parts listed in this bulletin.
SERVICE INFORMATION
When assembling the LATE style spindle and its related parts, be sure to do the following:
^ Make sure that the bearing is seated at the rear of the spindle and that its outer surface is flush with the thrust washer mating surface to no more than 0-1 mm below the thrust washer mating surface.
^ Apply lithium grease to the roller bearing surface, the recessed portion of the wheel spindle, and both sides of the thrust washer, as shown.
PARTS SUPPLY DATA