Concorde V6-215 3.5L SOHC (1996)
Front Subframe Mount: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 13-01-97
Date: 970613
Suspension/Frame - Popping or Metallic Noises
NO: 13-01-97
GROUP: Frame
EFFECTIVE DATE: Jun. 13, 1997
SUBJECT:
Popping, Oil Canning
or Metallic Noise From
Front of Vehicle
MODELS:
1996 - 1997 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Popping, oil canning or metallic sounding noise from front area of vehicle when accelerating from a stop. Noise most noticeable in high ambient
temperatures (90° F. or higher).
DIAGNOSIS:
Moderately accelerate vehicle and listen for noise from passenger toe board area. If noise is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (2)
04695176
Isolator, Cradle Mounting, SDC Suspension, Upper
AR (2)
04582973
Isolator, Cradle Mounting, SDC Suspension, Lower
AR (2)
04582972
Isolator, Cradle Mounting, SDE Suspension, Upper
AR (2)
04582974
Isolator, Cradle Mounting, SDE Suspension, Lower
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing 2 new upper and 2 new lower cradle mounting isolators.
1.
Raise vehicle on a suitable hoist.
2.
Support engine/transaxle cradle with jack stands.
3.
Loosen cradle mounting bolts (4).
4.
Remove cradle mounting bolts one at a time and replace cradle mounting isolator.
5.
Tighten cradle mounting bolts to 155 Nm (115 ft.lbs.).
6.
Lower vehicle, verify condition is repaired.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
13-30-06-90
0.7 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Technical Service Bulletin # 13-01-97
Date: 970613
Suspension/Frame - Popping or Metallic Noises
NO: 13-01-97
