Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2003)
Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Customer Interest
Suspension - Front Suspension Rattling Noise
NUMBER: 02-001-05
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: February 24, 2005
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 02-004-03 DATED OCTOBER 3,
2003, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL MODEL AND
A SUPERSEDED PART NUMBER.
SUBJECT:
Muffled Rattle Sound From Front Suspension
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing new front sway bar link assemblies.
MODELS:
2004
(CS)
Pacifica
2003 - 2004
(RS)
Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
**2003 - 2004
(RG)
Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)**
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before August 15, 2003 (MDH 0815XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle may exhibit a muffled rattle sound which may be heard during low speed driving on road surfaces with minor fluctuations (such as a parking
lot) and may also occur during turning maneuvers.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle exhibits the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to the service information available in TechCONNECT or the appropriate service manual, Section 0,
Lubrication & Maintenance, Hoisting.
2.
Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
3.
Remove the upper and lower sway bar link nuts and remove the sway bar link.
CAUTION:
When installing the nuts to the studs of the sway bar links, do not allow the stud to rotate in its socket. Hold the stud from rotating by placing an
open-end wrench on flat machined surface on the stud.
4.
Install the new sway bar link. Install the sway bar link nuts and torque to 88 N.m (65 ft.lbs.).
5.
Perform steps 3 and 4 on the other side of the vehicle.
6.
Install both front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to the service information available in TechCONNECT or the appropriate service manual,
