Grand Caravan V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1989)
Exhaust Pipe: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust Flex Joint - Squeaking
SUBJECT:
Exhaust Flex Joint Squeak - Vehicles With 2.2 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo, 3.0L EFI & 3.3L EFI
NO.: 11-01-90 Rev. A
GROUP:
EXHAUST
DATE:
Dec. 21, 1990
MODELS:
1989-90
(AA)
Acclaim/Spirit/LeBaron Sedan
(AC)
Dynasty/New Yorker Salon
(AG)
Daytona
(AJ)
LeBaron Coupe/Convertible
(AP)
Sundance/Shadow
(AS)
Caravan/Grand Caravan/ Caravan C/V
Voyager/Grand Voyager/Town & Country
(AY)
Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 11-01-90, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES.
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH >> ARROWS <<. "S" VEHICLE LINE (CARAVAN/VOYAGER) HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE LABOR
OPERATION PAGES.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Vehicle exhibits a squeaking noise, coming from the exhaust-manifold-to-exhaust pipe coupling.
Figure 1
DIAGNOSIS
This noise is most noticeable when shifting from PARK/NEUTRAL to DRIVE or REVERSE.
>> Before performing the repair procedure on Caravan/Voyager vehicles, verify that the washers for the muffler crossmember to frarne rail bolts (Figure
