Nix that noise on the Acura MDX
Walt’s 2001 Acura® MDX comes into your shop complaining that the dashboard is creaking. Just the thought of crawling under the dashboard of Walt’s Acura makes your back start creaking. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a contortionist to perform this repair. The fix involves removing the front damper/spring assembly, grinding off body spot weld burrs and refinishing the surface, and/or installing self adhesive shims (Acura P/N 75826-634-300, H/C 0701896) three per side, to the damper mounting base.
Applies To:
2001 MDX - ALL
2002 MDX - From VIN 2HNYD1…2H500001 thru 2HNYD1…2H543293
Diagnosis
With the hood open and the vehicle parked, rock the vehicle from side to side, and listen for a creaking or ticking noise coming from the front damper area. Test-drive the vehicle as needed. If a creaking or ticking noise comes from the dashboard or front damper area, perform the repair procedure.
Repair Procedure
(Review safety procedures in the ALLDATA ® system before beginning) 2002 MDX: From VIN 2HNYD1…2H523466 thru 2HNYD1…2H532574
1. Remove the appropriate front damper/spring assembly.
2. While wearing eye protection, use an angle grinder with sandpaper to remove any spot weld burrs that are raised above the surface of the damper mounting area.
3. Grind down the burrs flush with the surrounding area. Grinding off more material than necessary may create an uneven surface and could result in additional noise
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