B350 1 Ton Van V8-360 5.9L (1994)
Important:
No parts will be distributed initially for this notification. Dealers are instructed to order the appropriate spring package for each vehicle, at dealer
cost, when scheduling the service appointment.
Eight different spring packages have been established for the different spring rates available, one for each notification number group. To determine the
appropriate spring package for a specific vehicle, refer to Dial Function 70, the applicable dealer vehicle list or the Owner Notification Form (lower
right) for the associated notification number group. Dealers should order the required parts, as specified, when scheduling the service appointment.
Each parts package contains the following components:
Quantity
Description
2
Front Coil Spring
2
Cotter Pin
1
Instruction Summary
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule
appointments for the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. A copy of the owner notification letter is attached.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and notification are identified on the form for owner or
dealer reference as needed.
Service Procedure
A.
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS:
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Remove the front wheels and tires.
3.
Remove brake caliper and secure away from rotor.
4.
Disconnect the strut, spacer plate and jounce bumper from the lower suspension arm (Figure 1).
5.
Remove the shock absorber.
6.
Install Spring Compressor Tool DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm and coil spring and tighten the tool nut to compress the coil
