SNAPPING NOISE FRONT-SPLASH SHIELD HITTING TIE ROD

A snapping noise may occur on some 1984 2000 Sunbirds during steering or wheel jounce motions, especially during cold weather.

This condition may be caused by contact between the front wheel-house splash shield and the steering tie rod, and can be corrected by enlarging the splash shield opening by approximately 15 mm (9/16 in.) around its entire circumference, using a knife or shears.

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