SNAPPING NOISE FRONT-SPLASH SHIELD HITTING TIE ROD

MODELS AFFECTED: 1984 CIMARRON

Some 1984 Cimarrons may experience a "snapping" noise during steering or wheel jounce motions, especially during cold weather.

This condition may be caused by contact between the front wheelbouse splash shields and the steering tie rods, and can be corrected by enlarging both the left and right splash shield openings by approximately 15mm (9/16 in.) around their entire inner circumference. This modification may be performed without removing the splash shield by using a knife or shears.

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