Rear Leaf Spring Squeak – 2004-2006 Nissan Titan

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Classification: Reference: Date:
RA05-002a NTB06-008a February 8, 2006

 

 

2004-2006 TITAN; REAR LEAF SPRING SQUEAK

 

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APPLIED VEHICLE(S): 2004-2006 Titan (A60)
APPLIED VIN(S): Vehicles built before 1N6AA06A(*)6N507692
APPLIED DATE(S): Vehicles built before August 24, 2005

 

IF YOU CONFIRM

There is a squeak from the leaf spring wind-up clip area when:

  • going over bumps

Or

 

ACTION

Inspect the inside of the rear leaf spring clip cover for signs of rubbing with the leaf spring.  If signs of rubbing are present, remove and replace the leaf spring wind-up clip cover.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY
Cover, Wind-Up Clip 54099-ZH30A 2 per side
Screw, Flat HD 01412-0009U 2

 

IMPORTANT: The purpose of “ACTIONS” (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing.  You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure (starting on page 2) as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

 

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:

DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
RPL Both Rear Spring Wind-Up Clip Covers (1) NE27AA ZL 32 (2)

 

  • Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Wind-Up Clip Cover P/N as the PFP.
  • Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

WARNING:  This repair MUST be done with the full vehicle weight on the suspension.

 

  1. EITHER:

Place the vehicle on a drive-on hoist or alignment rack to lift the vehicle.

OR

Leave all four tires on the ground (do not lift the vehicle).

 

DO NOT lift the vehicle so the weight is off the suspension.

Wind-up clip plastic coversFigure 1

 

  1. Remove the screw from the wind-up clip.

Wind-up clip plastic coversFigure 2

 

  1. Push IN on the positioning disc in the center of the plastic cover to release the cover from the clip.

Wind-up clip plastic coversFigure 3

 

  1. Pull UP to slide the plastic cover off the wind-up clip. Discard this plastic cover.

Wind-up clip plastic coversFigure 4

 

  1. Install the new wind-up clip cover.
  • Push IN on the positioning disc.
  • Then slide the new plastic cover over the end of the wind-up clip.

Wind-up clip plastic coversFigure 5

 

  1. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5 on the other plastic cover.
  1. Insert the new screw.
  • “Peen” the end of the screw (on the opposite side of the head) with a chisel.
  • This will keep the screw from backing out (see Figure 6).

Wind-up clip plastic coversFigure 6

 

  1. Repeat steps 2 to 7 on the wind-up clip on the other side of the vehicle.

 

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