Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Power Steering Fluid Cooler: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Low Speed Steering Shudder
NUMBER: 19-006-05
GROUP: Steering
DATE: August 4, 2005
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 19-004-03, DATED AUGUST 29, 2003, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR
FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Steering Shudder
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing one of the two power steering cooler hoses with a new longer power steering hose and if necessary, installing a fin
packed power steering cooler.
MODELS:
2001 - 2005
(RS)
Town & Country, Caravan, Voyager
2001 - 2005
(RG)
Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to right hand and left hand drive vehicles equipped with a 3.3L or 3.8L engine (sales code EGA, EGM, EGH) built on or before
December 8, 2004 (MDH 1208XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A shudder (vibration) is felt inside the vehicle while turning the steering wheel at idle or during low speeds such as a parking lot maneuver. The shudder
may be felt in the steering wheel, seat, and/or body.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Verify the condition: - Perform stationary turns and/or low speed turns in drive and reverse. Perform the evaluation with the A/C in the on and off
position.
Is steering shudder detected?
a.
Yes » Go to Step # 2.
b.
No» Further diagnosis is needed, this bulletin does not apply.
2.
Inspect for the presence of a power steering finned cooler.
Is a finned cooler present?
a.
Yes » Go to "Replace Power Steering Hose - Step # 1".
b.
No. » Go to "Install Finned Cooler - Step # 1".
