Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Routan

2011-2012

All

All

All

All

Part No:

Quantity per
repair

Estimated

Part Ordering

Parts Description

1.

vehicles

Lower control
arm (Left)

7B0407151F

1

18000

Normal ordering
process

2.

Lower control
arm (Right)

7B0407152F

1

18000

Normal ordering
process

3

Front Brake
Pad Kit

7B0698151F

1

18000

Normal ordering
process

4

Front Wheel
Brake Disc

7B0615301C

2

18000

Normal ordering
process

Snubber

7B0407303A

2

18000

Normal ordering
process

5

Condition
46 14 04 April 15, 2014 2033247 Supersedes technical bulletin V461304 dated December 3, 2013 to provide
additional PR code information in the technical background section and update control arm suffix part number.
Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration
This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or
replacing both front brake rotors.

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Technical Background
Vehicle owners may feel brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration.
Note:
th

This bulletin applies to vehicles built before March 30 2012 with PR codes 1LA – 1LB for 16 inch brake
systems. Vehicles with PR 1LC have 17 inch brakes and are not applicable to this technical bulletin.

Production Solution
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New improved brake pads and lower control arms introduced March 30 2012.

Service
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Brake Pads and Rotors
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove and replace front brake pads with kit Part No. 7B0698151D, see Repair Manual Group 46, Chassis,
Brake System, Mechanical Components, Removal and Installation, Front Brake Pads in Elsa.
3. Do you have an on-car brake lathe?
a. YES - Proceed to Step #6.
b. NO - Proceed to Step #4 and Step #5, disregard Step #6.
4. Remove both front brake rotors, see Repair Manual Group 46, Chassis, Brake System, Mechanical
Components, Removal and Installation, Front Brake Rotor in Elsa.
5. Install new front brake rotors Part No. 7B0615301C, see Repair Manual Group 46, Chassis, Brake System,
Mechanical Components, Removal and Installation, Front Brake Rotor in Elsa.
6. Using an on-vehicle brake lathe, lightly resurface both front brake discs.

Note:
Follow all resurfacing directions and procedures associated with the equipment used.

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Lower Control Arm Inspection

Call out 1. Remove the mounting bolt in Fig 1 to access the
cross member hole (Callout 2)
Call out 3. Using a pry bar move the lower control arm so
bushing slots are visible through the cross member hole.
Call out 4. Determine the slot type (long or short) shown in
callout 4.

(Fig. 1) Front Lower Control Arm

Step 1. Inspect the bushing on the right and left lower
control arm as show in (Fig. 2).
Did the bushing have eight slots as shown in call out 2 as
compared to three slots in call out 1?
a. Yes >>> Return the vehicle to the customer.
b. No >>> Proceed to Step 2.

1 - Replace Previous Control Arm Bushing (Metal
Substrate Inner)

Step 2. Remove and replace the right and left lower control
arm. Refer to Repair Manual/Suspension Wheels Steering /
Front Suspension Removal and installation/Lower Control
Arm.

2 - Retain Current Control Arm Bushing (Plastic
Substrate Inner)
(Fig. 2) Front Lower Control Arm

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Step 3. With the rear mounting bolt for the lower control arm
still removed, position a pry bar between the crossmember
and the body to lower the upper crossmember mount for
snubber installation (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3 Snubber Installation
Step 4. Prior to installing the snubbers, fold them inside out
and trim the excess inner rib with a razor blade as shown in
(Fig. 4). Return the snubbers to their original state and insert
between the vehicle body and the left and right upper
crossmember mount.
With the pry bar removed, install the right and left lower
control arm rear mounting bolts and torque to 115Nm (114 ft.
lbs.).
Fig. 4 Trim Snubber

Road test the vehicle for 5 miles.
Did any brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration exhibit.
a. Yes >>> Continue further diagnosis.
b. No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer.

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Warranty
Note:
All Routan pre and post road test time units are included in the labor operation. Therefore, no road test time units
will appear in the designated area within the warranty table.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Routan

2011-2012

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)

CWM2033247

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa Web
(L/R)

Damage
Service Number:
Code

4636

0010

Parts Manufacturer

Routan

3)

Labor Operation : Replace front brake pads and
brake rotors, and replace Lower control arms,
Install Snubbers

40174699 = 380 TU

3)

46365699 = 60 TU

Labor Operation : Replace front brake pads and
Resurface brake rotors - On vehicle, Install
Snubbers

3)

46504699 = 130 TU

Causal Part:

7B0698151F

Labor Operation : Replace front brake pads and
brake rotors, Install Snubbers

2)

40175699 = 310 TU

3)

Labor Operation : Replace front brake pads and
Resurface brake rotors, and replace Lower control
arms, Install Snubbers

USM

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Diagnostic Time
GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

4)

NO
NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2033247” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Front Brake Pad Kit

7B0698151F

1

Front Wheel Brake Disc

7B0615301C

2

Front lower Control Arm
(Right)

7B0407152F

1

Front lower Control Arm
(Left)

7B0407151F

1

Snubber (Jounce Bumper)

7B0407303A

2

Tool Description

Tool No:

PRO-CUT International ™PFM 9.0

PCIPFM90VW

Hunter Engineering Company Model OCL
400

HUNOCL400VW

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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