TSB 15-0156: 2.0L GTDI/2.3L GTDI - FWD - Vibration andor Grinding-Banging-Clicking Noise

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The fix is to replace the halfshaft bearing bracket.

 

TSB 15-0156 2.0L GTDI / 2.3L GTDI – FRONT WHEEL DRIVE – VIBRATION AND/OR GRINDING/BANGING/CLICKING NOISE
Publication Date: October 20, 2015
FORD: 2012-2014 Edge, 2013-2015 Taurus, 2012-2016 Explorer
LINCOLN: 2013-2015 MKT

ISSUE:

Some 2012-2014 Edge, 2013-2015 MKT, 2013-2015 Taurus and 2012-2016 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) and front wheel drive may exhibit a vibration, grinding, banging or clicking noise from the driveline while moving.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. If equipped remove the underbody shield. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04.
2. Inspect the right hand side halfshaft bearing bracket. Is it cracked or broken?
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 3.
   2. No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
3. If equipped remove the two (2) side shield screws and remove the shield located in the passenger fender splash shield area.
4. If equipped remove the two (2) heated oxygen sensor wiring retainers on the halfshaft bearing nuts.
5. Remove and discard the two (2) halfshaft retaining nuts.
6. Remove and discard the two (2) right hand halfshaft bearing bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
7. Install two (2) new halfshaft bearing studs into the new bracket. Torque: 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
8. Install the new right hand halfshaft bearing bracket and bolts. Torque: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft)
9. Install the two (2) new halfshaft retaining nuts. Torque: 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Refer to WSM, Section 205-04
10. If equipped reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the shields.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
FB5Z-3K305-B Halfshaft Bearing Bracket – Right
W500635-S439 Bolt (3 Req)
W706931-S439 Stud (1 Pkg Req)
W701731-S439 Nut (1 Pkg Req)

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
150156A Replace The Halfshaft Bearing Bracket (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.6 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3K305 01

TSB 15-0156_2.0L GTDI-2.3L GTDI - FWD - Vibration andor Grinding-Banging-Clicking Noise Edge Taurus Explorer MKT.pdf

Edited December 8, 2016 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W