Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Technical Service Bulletin # 11-02-98
Date: 980206
Exhaust System - Noise/Vibration
NO: 11-02-98
GROUP: Exhaust
DATE: Feb. 6, 1998
SUBJECT:
Excessive Exhaust Noise/Vibration During/After Underbody Contact With Moisture
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 11-04-96 DATED JUNE 26, 1996 WHICH SHOULD BE NOTED IN THE
1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NUMBER 81-699-97010). A NEW HEAT SHIELD AND REPAIR
PROCEDURE ARE PROVIDED IF ALIGNMENT CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH
**ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Excessive exhaust noise and/or vehicle vibration during/after vehicle is driven through puddles or underbody contact with snow/slush. The intermediate
pipe may be contacting the tunnel heat shield when it is cooled from the water/snow contact.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN AND
THE EXHAUST IS COLD BEFORE INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
DIAGNOSIS:
With the vehicle on a suitable hoist, inspect the tunnel heat shield for any marks where the intermediate pipe has made contact. If the pipe or heat shield
show signs of contact, or the pipe appears to be out of alignment with the tunnel, proceed to the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR
04495951
Isolator, Exhaust Rubber
**AR
05278028AB
Heat Shield**
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
11-50-05-95
0.3 Hrs.
Exhaust, Re-align and Replace Isolator if Required
11-50-05-96
0.3 Hrs.
Exhaust, Re-align and Replace Isolator
and Heat Shield
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves aligning the exhaust pipe in the tunnel and straightening the tunnel heat shield.
1.
Measure the clearance between the intermediate ("I") pipe and shield/floor pan in the areas of contact. Record this data on the repair order for
future use.
