Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Suspension - Frequent Bottoming
NO: 02-10-94
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: Aug. 5, 1994
SUBJECT:
Rear Suspension Bottoming
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 5/25/94, (MDH 05-25-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Owner complains of frequent rear suspension bottoming with four passengers when vehicle is driven over road surfaces with large potholes or other
severe depressions.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect both rear strut assemblies and confirm that they are correctly assembled as shown in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No.
81-270-5025), Pg. 2-53. If each strut is correctly assembled, perform the following repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
2
4626757
Rear Strut Damper Spring Insulator
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves adding an additional spring insulator on each rear strut damper assembly.
1.
Remove and disassemble each rear suspension strut as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pgs. 2-54 to
2-60.
2.
Add an additional rear strut damper spring insulator, P/N 4626757, on each rear strut damper.
3.
Assemble each rear strut damper and install each assembly into vehicle following the same procedure in Step 1.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
02-30-11-90
1.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part