RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Seat Track: Customer Interest
Interior - Scrape/Click/Squeal From Seat Track
NUMBER: 23-003-09
GROUP: Body
DATE: 02-27-09
SUBJECT:
Scraping, Clicking Or Squeal Sound From Seat Track
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying white lithium grease to the seat tracks for front seats equipped with manually operated fore-aft adjusters.
MODELS:
2008
(DR)
1500 Ram Pick up
2008
(JK)
Wrangler
2008
(KA)
Nitro
2008
(KK)
Liberty
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before July 1, 2008 (MDH O7OIXX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The seats may make a squeal, clicking or scraping sound when:
i.
Stopping and accelerating
ii.
Driving around corners
iii.
Adjusting the seat
This may be more noticeable at colder ambient temperatures.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes this condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE:
Do not use aerosol spray white lithium grease. This grease is not thick enough.
NOTE:
One tube of grease can treat more than 10 vehicles.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Open door.
2. Slide driver seat to full forward position.
3. Lubricate the seat track with (p/n 68003883AA).
