TSB: H001/96

CLUTCH SQUEALING NOISE

NOTE: This bulletin replaces H002/95. Please update your records accordingly.

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS/WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES

All 1990-93 323 and Protege.

1994 323 with a B6 engine and a VIN range of JM1BG23**R0700001 through JM1BG23**R0745862

All 1992 MX-3.

All 1993 MX-3 vehicles with a K8 engine and a VIN of JM1EC43**P0230541 and lower.

All 1993 MX-3 with a B6 engine.

All 1994 MX-3 vehicles with a B6 engine and a VIN of JM1EC43**R0302013 and lower.

All 1994 Protege vehicles with a BP SOHC DOHC engine and a VIN of JM1BG****R0789348 and lower.

DESCRIPTION

A squeal noise may be heard when releasing the clutch (moving the vehicle from a stop or shifting gears). The squeal is caused by mismatched springs in the cushioning plate of the clutch. To prevent squealing, the thickness of the cushioning plate has increased.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify the complaint.

2. If the squeal noise is present only when releasing the clutch, replace the clutch disc.

3. If the squeal noise is coming from another source, use the applicable workshop manual troubleshooting procedures or the NVH manual to diagnose the problem.

4. Verify the repair.

PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer To The SRT Microfiche For Warranty Term information ).

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Warranty Type

A

Symptom Code

82

Damage Code

9E

Process Number

E4002A (323/Protege) E4001A (MX-3)

Part Number Main Cause

See Parts Information

Quantity

1

Operation Number/Labor Hours

H0202ARX / 2.3Hrs. (323/Protege) H0202BRX / 4.0Hrs. (MX-3 with a K8 engine) H0202ARX / 3.1Hrs. (MX-3 with a B6 engine)

NOTE:

1. The only repair for the clutch covered under the 36/50,000 warranty is "Clutch Squealing". No other clutch complaints are covered under this warranty.

2. Only clutch disc replacement is required for this repair. Replacement of the clutch cover is not covered under this repair.