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| TSB 14-0098 | HOWL OR GROWL TYPE-NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL AREA |
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This article supersedes TSB 12-8-10 to update the Title, Issue Statement and Service Procedure.
ISSUE:
Some 2007-2010 Edge and MKX vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of a growl or howl type-noise coming from the left or right rear wheel area.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure step to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the suspect rear wheel hub and bearing assembly with a new service part. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-02.
7T4Z-1104-B  | Hub Assy – FWD (2007-2008) |
| 7T4Z-1104-C | Hub Assy – 4WD |
| 9T4Z-1104-A | Hub Assy – FWD (2009–2010) |
| W712435-S439 | Wheel Hub Nut – 4WD Inner & Outer (2 Req) |
| W520215-S440 | Nut – Toe Link & Lower Arm Outboard (2 Req) |
| W500766-S439 | Bolt – Toe Link & Lower Arm Outboard (2 Req) |
| W712459-S439 | Bolt – Shock Absorber Lower Flag |
| W520214-S440 | Nut – Shock Absorber Lower |
| W520414-S441 | Nut – Stabilizer Bar Link |
| W712754-S439 | Wheel Hub Bolt (4 Req) |
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 140098A | 2007-2010 Edge/MKX FWD: Replace One (1) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.6 Hr. |
| 140098A | 2007-2010 Edge/MKX AWD: Replace One (1) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 1.2 Hrs. |
| 140098B | 2007-2010 Edge/MKX FWD: Replace Both (2) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearings (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 1.0 Hr. |
| 140098B | 2007-2010 Edge/MKX AWD: Replace Both (2) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearings (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 2.2 Hrs. |
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 |
| 1104 | d4 |
