Cherokee 4WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1992)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Shock Absorber - Noise on Smooth Roads
NO.: 02-02-92
GROUP:
Suspension
DATE:
May 4,1992
SUBJECT:
Suspension/Shock Absorber Noise
MODELS:
1992 (XJ) Cherokee 1993 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some XJ and ZJ vehicles may experience a suspension or shock absorber noise while driving on smooth road surfaces. The noise becomes worse when
driving on rough road surfaces and may be caused by the shock absorbers.
DIAGNOSIS:
Check the date code located on the bottom of the shock below the part number. Shock absorbers with a date code prior to 04592 (45th day of 1992) for
XJ, and 03492 (34th day of 1992) for ZJ should be replaced.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
Shock Absorber (XJ Front)
4637102
1
Shock Absorber (XJ Rear)
4637103
1
Shock Absorber (ZJ Front)
4638190
1
Shock Absorber (ZJ Rear)
4723036
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacement of the shock absorbers with a revised shock.
Replace shock absorber(s) with a suspect date code as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No.
Front Shock Absorber
02-15-10-92/93
0.3 Hrs.
Rear Shock Absorber
02-15-15-90/91
0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 68 - Noisy