Clunk/Rattle From Front Suspension or Under Dash When Driving Over Bumps or Turning – 2014-2015 Honda Accord

A14-067
November 1, 2014
ATB 00284 (1410)

 

Clunk/Rattle From Front Suspension or Under Dash When Driving Over Bumps or Turning

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year	Model	Trim	VIN Range
2014	Accord	ALL	ALL
2014	Accord Hybrid	ALL except Plug-In	ALL
2015	Accord	2-Door, L4	1HGCT1…FA000001 thru 1HGCT1…FA001200
		2-Door, V6	1HGCT2…FA000001 thru 1HGCT2…FA000661
		4-Door, L4	1HGCR2…FA000001 thru 1HGCR2…FA007877
		4-Door, V6	1HGCR3…FA000001 thru 1HGCR3…FA002514
2015	Accord Hybrid	ALL	1HGCR6…FA000001 thru 1HGCR6…FA001081

 

SYMPTOM 

There is a clunk or rattle from the front of the vehicle or under the dash while going over a bump or turning.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

At least one self-locking nut at the top of the front damper/spring assembly is loose.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect the vehicle and if necessary, replace the self-locking nut(s).

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	Part Number	Quantity
Self-Locking Nut	90213-SJ6-004	1

 

TOOL INFORMATION

Tool Name	Part Number	Quantity
Strut Nut Adapter	07AAA-SVAA100	1

 

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number	Description	Flat Rate Time	Template ID	Failed Part Number
4145A5	Inspect and replace the selflocking nuts (includes test- drive)	0.4 hr	14-067A	51611-T2A-315

 

Defect Code: 07405
Symptom Code: 04201
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Test-drive the vehicle to confirm if the clunk or rattle is coming from the front suspension. The noise may also sound like it is coming from under the dash.
2. Check the torque of the two self-locking nuts located at the top of the front damper/spring assemblies using a 6mm hex wrench, 17mm socket, strut nut adapter, and a torque wrench set to 44 N·m (32 ft-lb).
   • If the nuts are properly torqued and do not move, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
   • If either nut is loose, go to step 3.

 

3. Remove the loose self-locking nut(s), install new a self-locking nut(s) and torque them to 44 N·m (32 ft-lb) using a 6mm hex wrench, 17mm socket, strut nut adapter, and a torque wrench.

 

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