Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2003)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Rear Suspension Creak/Pop/Click Noises
NUMBER: 02-005-02
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: November 11, 2002
SUBJECT:
Squeak, Creak, Pop, and/or Clicking Sound From Rear of Vehicle.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing both rear spring rear hanger brackets.
MODELS:
2003 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN
SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 (MDH 0916XX) AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2002 (MDH 0928XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customer may complain of a squeak, creak, pop, and/or clicking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving over bumps or while turning.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
THIS ENTIRE PROCEDURE SHOULD BE COMPLETED ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT IS STARTED ON THE OTHER
SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WILL PREVENT RESETTING REAR THRUST ANGLE AND/OR FRONT TOE FOR STEERING WHEEL
CENTERING.
1.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
