RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Idler Arm: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Suspension - Knocking Noise on Turns
NO: 02-08-98
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: Aug. 21, 1998
SUBJECT:
Knocking Noise In The Front Suspension When
The Steering Wheel Is Rotated
To The Full Left/Right
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (AB) Ram Van
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT ON MAY 20, 1998 (MDH 0520XX) THROUGH AUGUST 03, 1998 (MDH 0803XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A knocking noise may be heard in the front suspension when the steering wheel is rotated to the full left or right steering positions. The noise may be
more prevalent when the steering wheel is rotated to the full right or left positions with the vehicle moving over bumps in the road.
DIAGNOSIS:
With the vehicle sitting at curb height and the vehicle weight resting on the tires of the vehicle, rotate the steering wheel to a full left or right lock turn.
Inspect the position of the idler arm relative to the front stabilizer bar. If there is an interference condition between the idler arm and the stabilizer bar,
perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
52039336AC
Bar, Stabilizer
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a revised stabilizer bar.
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Remove the stabilizer bar link bolt nuts, retainers, and insulators from the strut bar (Figure 1).
3.
Remove the stabilizer bar link bolts, retainers, insulators, and spacers from the stabilizer bar.
4.
Remove the stabilizer bar retaining bolts and remove the stabilizer bar.
