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| NOISE FROM FRONT WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL |
| FORD: | 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle |
| MERCURY: | 2005-2007 Montego |
2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle and Montego vehicles may exhibit a noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel at speed lower than 10 MPH (16 Km/h). This noise may be coming from the upper strut mount.
This condition is not related to noise when hitting bumps, noise at full lock turns or noise during a turn while the steering wheel is being held stationary.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the existing strut mount with a revised service part.
NOTE: INSTALL ALL NEW FASTENERS DURING REASSEMBLY.
NOTE: MAKE NOTE OF THE NOTCH AND ARROW POSITION ON OLD STRUT MOUNT AND INSTALL NEW MOUNT IN THE SAME POSITION. VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NOT REQUIRED AFTER THIS REPAIR.
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
|---|---|
5F9Z-18183-B  |
Strut Mount |
| W712435-S439 |
Wheel Hub Nut |
| N803637-S100 | Tie Rod Nut |
| W520213-S440 |
Stabilizer Link Nut |
| W710015-S440 | Ball Joint Nut |
W520212-S440 |
Upper Strut Body Nut |
| W710396-S439 | Knuckle Strut Bolt |
| W708733-S439 | Brake Screw |
| W520215-S440 |
Caliper Anchor Bolt |
