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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Boom/Hum/Moan Noise Or Vibration From Rear While Driving At
Highway Speeds
20-2214
13 October 2020
Model:
Ford
2015-2020 Transit
Issue: Some 2015–2020 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD) and a U-joint at the
transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hum/moan noise or vibration from the
rear while driving. This noise or vibration is most prevalent at highway speeds (112-121 km/h [70–75 mph]
for 4.10 axle ratio, 121-128 km/h [75-80 mph] for 3.73 axle ratio, and 136-145 km/h [85-90 mph] for 3.31
axle ratio) and may also be present to a lesser degree at roughly half of those speeds. This may be due to
a 2nd order driveline frequency transmitted through the rear drive shaft, rear axle and into the body
through the leaf springs. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install a driveshaft
torsional damper.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the
following criteria:
• 2015-2020 Transit
• RWD
• Boom/hum/moan noise or vibration at highway speeds
• U-joint at the transmission flange and driveshaft
NOTE: Part quantity refers to the number of that service part number required, which may be
different than the number of individual pieces. Service part numbers contain 1 piece unless
otherwise stated. "As Needed" indicates the part is required but the number may vary or is not a
whole number; parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Parts
Part Number
Description
LK4Z-4A263-C Torsional Damper Kit
Quantity
1
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part
Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior
approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the
identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times
Description
Operation
No.
Time
2015-2020 Transit: Diagnose, Inspect The Rear Driveshaft, Install A Driveshaft
Torsional Damper And Torsion Damper Shield Includes Time To Remove The
Pinion Nose Damper If Equipped (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations
Outside Of This Article)
202214A
1.1
Hrs.
2020 Transit Additional Time To Remove And Install Running Boards When
Necessary (Can Be Claimed With Operation A)
202214B
0.3
Hrs.
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Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:
4R602
Condition Code: D9
Service Procedure
1. Using the Mastertech® Series MTS 4000 Driveline Balance and NVH Analyzer (Vetronix) or equivalent,
analyze the noise or vibration to determine the order. Does analysis identify the concern as a 2nd order
driveline vibration?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 2.
(2). No - this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01.
2. Inspect the rear driveshaft, driveshaft joints, driveshaft center bearing(s) and slip yoke splines for
damage or wear. Refer to WSM, Section 205-01. Is there evidence of damage or wear to the driveshaft,
driveshaft u-joints or slip yoke splines?
(1). Yes - this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 205-01.
(2). No - proceed to Step 3.
3. Mark the pinion flange and rear drive shaft u-joint to enable correct indexing of the driveshaft during
installation. Refer to WSM, Section 205-01.
4. If equipped, remove and discard the pinion nose damper from the axle assembly.
5. Remove and discard the driveshaft to axle pinion flange bolts. With a suitable strap, support the
driveshaft so that there is no undue stress applied to the rear drive shaft to transmission output flange
joint or rear driveshaft center bearing(s). Refer to WSM, Section 205-01 Removal and Installation, Rear
Driveshaft.
NOTE: The maximum articulation of any U-joint is 10 degrees. If the U-joint of the driveshaft is
articulated further then the maximum allowable degrees damage may occur.
6. Inspect the pinion flange to driveshaft mating surface for any debris or excessive rust and clean as
necessary.
7. Install the driveshaft torsional damper on the axle pinion flange. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
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8. Align the index-mark on the driveshaft and rear drive pinion flange and reinstall the drive shaft ensuring
that the driveshaft fits securely over the raised flange on the torsional damper.
(1). Install the driveshaft attaching bolts and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) Refer to WSM, Section 20501. (Figure 1)
9. Install the torsion damper shield to the right side of the axle assembly near the pinion using the existing
holes in the axle housing. Use the 2 bolts and the nut supplied in the torsional damper kit. Tighten to
48Nm (35 lb-ft). (Figure 2)
Figure 2
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