Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Seat Track: Customer Interest
Power Seat - Creaking Noise
NUMBER: 23-27-00
GROUP: Body
DATE: July 7, 2000
SUBJECT:
Power Seat Track Creak
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves repositioning and lubricating the power seat track-locating pin.
MODELS:
2000 (AN) Dakota
2000 (DN) Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL DAKOTA QUAD CAB VEHICLES AND DURANGO VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 11, 1999
(MDH 121110) EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH (SALES CODE CBE) OR BUCKET FRONT SEAT (SALES CODE
CAD) WITH THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT OPTION (SALES CODE JPS).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Driver power seat creaks at front outboard attachment when shifting weight or driving over bumpy roads.
DIAGNOSIS:
While sitting in the seat, firmly shift weight from side to side of the seat. If a creaking noise is heard coming from the outboard front attachment area of
the seat, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (1)
04318066
Lubricant, Spray White
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR
OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1.
Remove the outboard power seat track cover (Durango Only) by removing the two phillips head screws and unsnapping the cover.
2.
Remove both front M8 attaching bolts.
3.
With the two rear bolts still attached, lift the outboard seat track foot slightly (no more than one inch) to expose the locator pin.
