Frame - Popping Sound From Right Front of Vehicle
NUMBER: 13-003-03GROUP: Frames and Bumpers
DATE: November 7, 2003
SUBJECT:
Frame Cracking
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing two reinforcement plates.
MODELS:
1991 - 1996 (AN) Dakota
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customer may describe a popping sound at the right front of the vehicle.
The technician may find a visible crack on the inside of the frame between the lower control arm mounts behind the spring pocket.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition and the technician finds a visible crack in the frame rail, in the area described above, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
The Repair Procedures/Instructions are included with the parts kit.
The approximate time to perform this repair is 4 to 4.5 hours for the welded method and .5 to .8 hours for the adhesive method.
POLICY:
Information Only.