Door - Popping Sound On Opening or Closing

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB01-11-S003

ISSUE DATE:
FEBRUARY 2001

GROUP:
BODY

DOOR CHECK ARM

AFFECTED VEHICLES

2000-2001 Rodeo and Amigo/Rodeo Sport models built prior to VIN breakpoint: # 14317109

SERVICE INFORMATION

Condition:
Some owners may comment on loud door check arm popping sound when opening and closing the door.

NOTE:
Do not attempt to repair if customer complaint is a clicking sound. A clicking sound when opening and closing the door is considered normal.

Possible Cause:
Plastic door check arm bushing may be damaged.

Correction:
Replace plastic door check arm bushing with a new door check arm bushing.

1. Park and secure the vehicle.

2. Open the door.





3. Use a plastic hammer to remove the door check arm pin. Set the pin aside once removed. (Figure 1)

NOTE:
Gently tap the pin upward (be careful not to loose the pin, as it will be reused).

4. Pull the door check arm out and remove the plastic bushing. (Figure 1)

IMPORTANT:
Driver side bushing is installed from the bottom and the Passenger side bushing is installed from the top.





5. Apply molybdenum grease (or equivalent) liberally on the pin and the bushing hole, then install door check arm bushing. Apply to both upper and lower side of the door check arm. (Figures 2 and 3)

IMPORTANT:
Grease application is critical for proper operation.





6. Insert the door check arm in place and install the pin with the slot facing towards the door assembly. Carefully tap the pin in place. (Figure 4)

7. Perform the service procedure on the remaining doors.





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