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

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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.

front damper/spring

 

  1. 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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