FRONT AXLE GROWL NOISE NEW PARTS MAY REPAIR

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1983-88 Tl TRUCKS

Beginning with start of production 1989, the material in the thrust washers in the front axle tube of T Model Trucks was changed to reduce thrust washer wear. The washers involved are #7, #20 and #24 as shown in Figure #1.

When worn, the metal in the washer will be smeared from slipping. Number 24 may also be dished.

Whenever it is determined that one washer is worn, all three thrust washers should be replaced with P/N 26018721, a kit that contains all three thrust washers.

Parts are currently available from CANSPO.

The kit should be used to resolve T Model front axle growl noise conditions.

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