Voyager V6-3.3L VIN R (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02-10-98
Date: 980925
Front Strut Bearings - Squeaking/Chirping Noise
NO: 02-10-98
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: Sept. 25, 1998
SUBJECT:
Squeaking Noise From Strut Bearing(s)
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1998 - 1999 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH OCT. 1, 1998.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A squeaking/chirping noise is heard (inside or outside the vehicle) from the strut tower area(s) when turning the steering wheel or when the vehicle is
driven over any irregularities in the road surface.
DIAGNOSIS:
With the vehicle on a level surface, hold a front suspension coil spring, with your hands near 180° apart, and try to rotate the spring right and left. If a
squeaking/chirping noise is heard from the top of the strut tower, perform the Repair Procedure. Repeat for the opposite side strut tower.
Parts Information:
AR (2)
04684418
Bearing, Strut Upper Pivot
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
02-05-39-93
One Side
0.9 Hrs.
02-05-39-94
Two Sides
1.6 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves replacing the strut upper pivot bearing(s).
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE THE NUT FROM THE STRUT ROD WHILE STRUT ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE, OR BEFORE STRUT
ASSEMBLY SPRING IS COMPRESSED.
1.
Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting in the Lubrication and Maintenance section of the service
manual, for the required lifting procedure to be used for this vehicle.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
