Service Bulletin

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2002 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

ATB 24606 (0210)

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,

and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” an d you should not assume

this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an

authorized Honda automobile dealer.

October 29, 2002

02-063

Applies To:

2000–01 S2000 – ALL

2002 S2000 – From VIN JHMAP1...2T000001 thru JHMAP1...2T000006

Rear Vibration During Acceleration

SYMPTOM

When accelerating at any speed above 30 mph, a

vibration can be felt through the seats from the rear of

the car. If you lift your foot off the throttle or decelerate,

there is no vibration.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The CV joint housing is damaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace both inboard CV joints.

PARTS INFORMATION

Inboard Boot Band (2 required):

P/N 44327-SV4-305, H /C 5316781

Inboard Joint (2 required):

P/N 42320-S2A-310, H /C 6237010

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 220115

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Both sides

Flat Rate Time: 2.0 hours

Failed Part:

P/N 42320-S2A-310

H/C 6237010

Defect Code: 045

Contention Code: B99

Template ID: 02-063A

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty

expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by

the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone

Office. You must request consideration, and get a

decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Refer to pages 16-3 through 16-16 of the

2000

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2003 S2000 Service Manual to replace the

inboard CV joint.

2. Repeat the procedure for the opposite side of the

vehicle.

3. Test-drive the car to make sure the vibration felt

when accelerating above 30 mph is gone.