Automatic Locking Hubs - Ratcheting Noise

Bulletin No.: 001/95
Issued: 1/19/95
Revised:

Applicable Model/s
1991-94 Navajo
1994 B-Series

Subject:
RATCHETING NOISE FROM AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS
1991 - 94 Navajo Vehicles With 4 X 4
1994 B-Series Vehicles With 4 X 4

DESCRIPTION

A ratcheting noise may be heard when engaging the automatic locking hubs. A revised hub assembly kit with a new gear shape is available to correct this concern.

Follow the repair procedures below for customers that complain of this noise.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify that the 4 x 4 hub(s) is making the ratcheting noise. If the noise is coming from the hubs, proceed to step two.

2. Replace both hubs with the countermeasure hubs kit.





NOTE:
When replacing the automatic locking hub assembly, all existing automatic locking hub components must be replaced. The assembly kit includes the seven (7) parts.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Quantity

ZZM1 33 2XY Automatic Locking Hub Kit 2

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer To the SRT Micro-fiche For Warranty Term Information)

Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 82
Damage Code: 97
Part Number Main Cause: ZZM1 33 2XY
Quantity: 2
Operation Number: M0501BRX
Labor Hours: 0.9 Hrs. (both sides)