Front Strut - Ticking Noise Driving on Rough Roads
NUMBER: 02-007-00GROUP: Suspension
DATE: Dec. 8, 2000
SUBJECT:
Ticking Noise From The Front Strut Area
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the front strut insulator if necessary.
MODELS:
2001 (ST) Sebring/Stratus Coupe
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JULY 24, 2000 (MDH0724XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A light ticking noise may be heard when driving over moderately bumpy to rough road surfaces. The noise may sound like it is coming from the instrument panel area.
DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR PROCEDURES:
Make note of the conditions that the customer describes and attempt to drive the vehicle to duplicate the condition. If necessary, have the customer demonstrate the condition. This will also help in verifying the repair once it has been made.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the front strut that is making the noise following procedures listed in the Sebring/Stratus Coupe service manual p/n 81-270-1018.
2. Disassemble the strut to the point of insulator replacement.
3. Replace the insulator with with the revised component p/n MR297465. It is important to note that the part number for the insulator did not change. The revised insulator incorporates 3 raised bosses as shown (Fig. 1).
4. Reassemble the strut assembly with the new insulator.
5. Align the coil spring in the strut assembly seat and temporarily tighten the self-locking nut.
6. Use special tool MB991176 to hold the strut and tighten the self-locking nut to 64 Nm (47 Ft Lbs).
NOTE:
DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE SELF-LOCKING NUT.
7. Reinstall the strut into the vehicle and verify the repair.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: