Wheels - RF Noise When Steering In Full-Right Lock Pos.

NUMBER JTB00162
(ISSUE 1)

MODEL XF

DATE 27 MAY 2009

SECTION: 501

Right-Front Tire Contacting Wheel Arch Liner - Repair Procedure

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
XF (X250) VIN: R00001 - R46916
Model Year: 2009

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

The right-front tire may contact the wheel arch liner while driving either forward or while reversing with the steering to the full-right lock, causing a rubbing noise from the right-front wheel opening. This noise may be caused by the wheel arch liner rear covering harness support bracket.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to trim and reposition the wheel arch liner.

PARTS:

No parts necessary

TOOLS:

Scissors





WARRANTY:

NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

MODIFY RIGHT-FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER

NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > X250 - XF > Service Information > 2009 > Workshop Manuals > 1: General Information > 100: Service Information > 100-02: Jacking and Lifting

1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 100-02: Jacking and Lifting and raise and support the vehicle.





2. Measure and mark the wheel arch liner. (Figure 1)

CAUTION:
Ensure damage is not caused to harness when trimming wheel arch liner.





3. Using suitable scissors, trim wheel arch liner. (Figure 2)





4. Using a suitable tool, reposition wheel arch liner into correct position behind harness support bracket. (Figure 3)

5. Lower vehicle.