Pop Noise Heard In Front Suspension While Turning - keywords bearing mount plate strut

This PI was superseded to update Recommendation/Instructions. Please discard PIC4873A.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

A customer may comment of one or more pop noises heard from the front of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel left or right. This may occur when the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

The technician should inspect the front strut mounts for witness marks that may indicate a cause for this noise.

Note: Please use caution when removing the strut bearing from the strut mount. Incorrect removal could cause the bearing halves to separate. Current SI procedures indicate the strut assembly support bearing is sealed for life.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.