Sebring LX Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2002)
Coil Spring Insulator: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Front Suspension Rattling Sounds
NUMBER: 02-002-02
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: Jun. 17, 2002
SUBJECT:
Front Strut Spring Rattle Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves disassembling the front struts and installing spring insulators to the upper and lower coils.
MODELS:
2002 (ST) Sebring/Stratus Coupe
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO MODELS BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 2001 AND NOVEMBER 1, 2001 (MDH0801XX TO 1101XX)
WITH A 3.0L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may exhibit a front suspension rattle sound when travelling over bumps. This sound may originate from the front coil spring and could be
caused by contact of the first and second coils of the spring. Contact may occur between the two upper or lower coils.
DIAGNOSIS:
Drive the vehicle in a manner that the customer heard the sound. If the sound can be duplicated and originates from the spring area, perform the Repair
Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Following the procedures starting on page 2A-8 of the 2002 Sebring/Stratus Coupe service manual p/n 81-270-02031 (Volume 1) remove the right
and left strut assemblies from the vehicle.
NOTE:
PAY ATTENTION TO THE POST-INSTALLATION OPERATIONS AND DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS.
2.
Disassemble the strut assemblies.
3.
Clean the top and bottom coils of the spring and wipe dry.
