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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Customer Interest
Suspension - Swish Sound From Rear of Vehicle On Bumps

NUMBER: 02-001-06

GROUP: Suspension

DATE: October 20, 2006

SUBJECT:
Swish Sound Heard From Rear Of Vehicle Over Low Speed Bumps

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a shock cap on both rear shocks.

MODELS:

2007

(MK-49)

Compass

2007

(PM)

Caliber

NOTE

This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to October 6, 2006 (MDH 0606XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Swish sound heard from the rear of the vehicle. This condition is more noticeable when the vehicle is traveling over a bumpy road or speed bumps at low
speeds.

DIAGNOSIS:

Drive vehicle over speed bumps or a bumpy road a low speeds. If the swish sound can be heard, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1.

Remove both rear shocks using the procedures available in TechCONNECT, Refer to 2 - Suspension/Rear/Shock - Removal.

NOTE:

Be sure to clearly mark right and left shock for re-installation.

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