Thump From Rear Of Vehicle –Differential Mount Bushings –Install Bushing Inserts
Remove and destroy Bulletin S100-10, dated 03/04.
Replace with this Bulletin.
An ending VIN has been added.
On some 2003-04 MY S-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range, customers may
have concerns of the following:
• On manual transmission vehicles, a thump from the rear of the vehicle when
changing gear.
• On automatic transmission vehicles, thump from the rear when accelerating after a
period of deceleration.
To address this concern, two inserts have been released to restrict mounting bushing
movement. These inserts fit into the bushings that support the rear of the differential in
the subframe.
In case of a verified customer complaint of the above condition, install the two inserts
following the procedure below.
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
1. Raise vehicle on ‘four-post’ lift.
Working on the left-side rear differential mounting bushing:
2. Place a suitable protective material on the front face of the spare wheel well behind
the left-side bushing, to prevent damage to the spare wheel well while it is being
levered against.
Date of issue 03/04 Amended 07/04 Bulletin Number S100-10 Page 1 of 5
ILLUSTRATION 1
3. Use a suitable adhesive tape to secure the protective material into position
(Illustration 1).
Do not use any other lubricant as this can cause
damage to the rubber bushing material.
4. Lubricate upper void of left bushing with suitable tire lubricant. If this is not
available, water can be used.
ILLUSTRATION 2
5. Position insert into upper void of left bushing (Illustration 2).
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