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TSB 13-5-24 |
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Publication Date: May 21, 2013 |
FORD![]() | 2013 Fusion |
ISSUE:
Some 2013 Fusion, Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi vehicles may exhibit a noise that could be described as a ting, pop or click-type noise from the front wheel area when accelerating from a stop or when shifting between drive/reverse and reverse/drive.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- What type of powertrain does the Fusion have?
- If the Fusion is equipped with a 1.6L GTDI, 2.0L GTDI or 2.5L DOHC engine, proceed to Step 2.
- If the vehicle is a Fusion Hybrid, determine the vehicle built date.
- If the Fusion Hybrid vehicle was built on or before 4/14/2013, proceed to Step 2.
- If the Fusion Hybrid vehicle was built after 4/14/2013, this procedure does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
- If the vehicle is a Fusion Energi, determine the vehicle built date.
- Separate halfshaft from wheel hub. Refer to WSM, Section 205-04.
- Do not remove halfshafts from transmission or power transfer unit.
- Install one (1) thrust washer over the halfshaft splines until the metal ring is flat against the wheel bearing mating surface. The taper should face outward toward the hub/splines. (Figures 2 and 3)
Figure 1 – Article 13-5-24
Figure 2 – Article 13-5-24
PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
DG9Z-7G273-B | Thrust Washer |
W713640-S437![]() | Halfshaft Nut |
W500545-S439 ![]() | Ball Joint Bolt |
W520214-S442 ![]() | Ball Joint Nut |
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: 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.
OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
130524A | 2013 Fusion: Install A Thrust Washer Onto One (1) Front Halfshaft Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.6 Hr. |
130524B | 2013 Fusion: Install A Thrust Washer Onto Both (2) Front Halfshafts Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.9 Hr. |
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
3B436 | 42 |