Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987)
Stabilizer Bar: Customer Interest
Stabilizer Bar - Clicking Noise on Bumps
Models
1987-1990 N/AN 2WD Bodies
Subject
Stabilizer Bar to Frame Contact At Jounce Bumper Striker Pad
Index
SUSPENSION
Date
July 2, 1990
No.
02-04-90
P-1963 (C02-03-0)
BODY CODE LEGEND
N/AN - DAKOTA/DAKOTA SPORT/DAKOTA CONVERTIBLE DAKOTA CAB & CHASSIS
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
A rubbing sound or clicking noise on suspension travel may be the result of a stabilizer bar contacting the frame at the jounce bumper striker pad. This
condition may be the result of a misaligned stabilizer bar. In the event of a misaligned stabilizer bar, the following repair procedure should be used to
re-center the stabilizer bar.
DIAGNOSIS
Inspect the overall condition of the front frame rails and stabilizer bar-to-frame rail mounting brackets. A damaged frame or misaligned brackets can
cause a misaligned stabilizer bar.
FIGURE 1 BUMPERPAD
After determining the frame and the stabilizer bar mounting bar brackets are not the cause, inspect the jounce bumper striker pad outboard edge for
scrape or rub marks. A stabilizer bar that interferes will scrape the pad as shown in Figure 1.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the stabilizer as described on page 17-5 of the 1990 Rear Wheel Drive Truck Dakota Service Manual Publication # 81-370-0110.
