Tsb 03-13-5

[O'Rattlecan]

Eva just handed me this TSB number. I guess she wants to know what it's about. Something about a Rear upper control arm. I have no idea.

Vince, can you fill me in?

Ryan

 

[CaFordDude]

TSB (03-13-5): REAR INNER TIRE WEAR
Date: July 01/03
FORD: 2000-2004 FOCUS

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit rear tire inner edge wear.

ACTION
If a vehicle exhibits rear inner edge tire wear, and the rear camber reading is beyond the negative end of the specification (max. -2.2 Wagon, -2.3 Sedan & ZX3/5), then install revised +1.0 degree rear Upper Control Arm(s). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal

• Remove the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-04.
• Remove the outboard upper control arm bolt, and detach the upper control arm from the wheel knuckle.

NOTE: MAKE A NOTE OF THE POSITION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM TO AID IN INSTALLATION.
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• For Wagons only. Remove the lower shock bolt and position the shock aside.
  Remove the inboard upper control arm bolt, and remove the arm.

Installation

NOTE: FINAL TORQUING OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AT OR NEAR THE CURB HEIGHT SETTING. TO ACHIEVE THIS LOAD THE SUSPENSION.
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• Install upper control arm and a new inboard upper control arm bolt.
• For Wagons only. Reposition shock and reinstall the lower shock bolt.
• Position the upper control arm in the wheel knuckle and install a new outboard upper control arm bolt.
• Reinstall rear wheel and tire.
• Recheck alignment to verify camber change, and set toe if necessary.

LABOR OPERATION CLAIMING CHART
Operation Labor Description Vehicle Time
031305A Check Alignment, Replace One Rear Upper Control Arm, And Recheck Alignment (Includes Time To Set Toe If Necessary) Sedan, ZX3/5 1.1 Hrs.
Wagon 1.1 Hrs.

031305B Check Alignment, Replace Both Rear Upper Control Arms, And Recheck Alignment (Includes Time To Set Toe If Necessary) Sedan, ZX3/5 1.4 Hrs.
Wagon 1.5 Hrs.


PART NUMBER AND PART NAME
3S4Z-1A154-AA Kit - Rear Suspension Upper Arm - Contains Arm And 2 Bolts

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under The Provisions Of The Basic Warranty Coverage

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
5500 07

 

[O'Rattlecan]

I'll let her know. The right rear of her dad's car has been giving him problems... That's what they're looking for! Thanks Aaron!

Ryan

 

[lenny1carl]

can't get more thorough than that. nice to have people here that really are smater than a 5th grader.
i'm just above a 3rd grader.(w/ a summer skool thrown in)

 

[blacksnapon]

Aaron was too fast for me!