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(731-2643 utg.2) Noise in the MacPherson strut

Symptom: Knocking noise while turning the steering wheel, or banging noise when driving on uneven roads.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 731-2643 utg.2
Date: ........... AprilĀ 2008
Market: all
Noise in the MacPherson strut

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 4D/5D within Vehicle Identification Number range 31000001 - 71004117

Saab 9-3 CV within Vehicle Identification Number range 46000001 - 76002069

Background

Water may enter the thrust bearing and cause corrosion.

A new, improved sealed thrust bearing has been produced. Water protection according to TSB 731-2643 edition 1 must not be mounted on the new thrust bearing.

In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.

Symptom description

Knocking noise while turning the steering wheel, or banging noise when driving on uneven roads.



Parts required

11 900 364 Screw (3 per MacPherson strut)

13 270 705 Thrust bearing

Procedure


1. Remove the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.

2. Dismantle the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.

3. Thrust bearing replacement.

Note

Water protection according to TSB 731-2643 edition 1 must not be mounted.


4. Assemble the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.

5. Fit the MacPherson strut, in accordance with WIS - Suspension, wheels - Front suspension - Adjustment/Replacement.


Warranty/Time Information

In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period , use the following information to fill out the claim:

Failed Object: 73113

Fault/Reason code: 40

Location code: 09 (US=9)

(US=3 left side only, 4 right side only, 5 both sides)

Warranty Type (US): 01

Repair/Action code: 01

Labour Operation (US): 7311303 (one side) and 7311304 (both sides)

Labour Operation (CA): E3900 (one side) and E3901 (both sides)

Time: 0.7 hr one side; 1.2 hr both sides