RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Customer Interest
Squeaking/Clicking Noises From Rear Leaf Springs
NUMBER: 02-04-00 Rev. A
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: May 12, 2000
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-04-00, DATED MAR. 17, 2000, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE A CORRECTION TO A PART NUMBER.
SUBJECT:
Squeaking/Clicking Noise From Rear Leaf Springs
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the spring tip liners and installing spring clinch clip isolators.
MODELS:
1994 - 2000
(AB)
Ram Van/Wagon
1994 - 2001
(BR/BE) Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Squeaking/clicking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer indicates that the vehicle has a squeaking/clicking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, verify that the noise is coming from the rear
springs as the vehicle's suspension goes through jounce and rebound. If a squeaking/clicking noise is coming from the rear springs, perform the Repair
Procedure.
NOTE:
PERFORM THE REPAIR PROCEDURE ON ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS MISSING TIP LINERS OR MISSING CLINCH CLIP ISOLATORS
AND A SQUEAKING/CLICKING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE REAR SPRINGS.
NOTE:
RAM TRUCKS WERE NOT ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH SPRING CLINCH CLIP ISOLATORS.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Large C-Clamp (5-6 in.)
Large Pry Bar
Large Adjustable Pliers
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate frame support style lift (rear axle must be allowed to extend fully).
2.
On Ram Vans, remove both rear tire/wheel assemblies.
3.
Position a large C-Clamp adjacent to the spring clinch clip and clamp the leaves of the spring together.
