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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Customer Interest
Suspension - Rough Handling/Front Strut(s) Leaking

NUMBER: 02-001-09

GROUP: Springs/Shocks

DATE: August 08, 2009

SUBJECT:
Poor Handling and/or Strut Leaking and/or Rides Rough

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the, jounce bumper and dust shield with a new design if front struts are replaced due to degraded performance.

MODELS:

2007-2009

(PM)

Caliber

2007-2009

(MK)

Compass/Patriot

NOTE

This Bulletin applies to vehicles built before April 23, 2009 (MDH 0423XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The front strut(s) leaking and/or the vehicle handles rough.

DISCUSSION:
When replacing front struts due to degraded performance. The jounce bumper/dust shield must be replaced with the latest design. Perform the
inspection/repair procedure to determine if jounce bumper/dust shield requires replacement

SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

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