Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Frame: Customer Interest
Body - Squeaks On Rough Roads
NO: 23-11-97
GROUP: Body
DATE: Mar. 21, 1997
SUBJECT:
Squeak In Mid Section Of Body On Rough Roads
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-67-96, DATED NOVEMBER 22, 1996 WHICH SHOULD BE NOTED IN
THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (P/N 81-699-97010). THE REPAIR INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVISED. ALL
CHANGES ARE MARKED WITH **ASTERISKS**
MODELS:
1996 - 1997 (JX) Sebring Convertible
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A squeak from the mid section of the body may be noticeable over rough road surfaces or over bumps.
DIAGNOSIS:
Position the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Inspect the four bolts shown in Figure 1. The bolts are located on the underside body panel, just forward of the
rear wheel well on both sides.
Measure the torque of each bolt. If the head of either bolt is not flush with the panel or the bolt torque is below 18 Nm (160 in. lbs.), perform the Repair
Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
4
06101671
Bolt, Self Tapping M10x1.5x45 mm
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves correcting the torque of the underbody sheet metal bolts and replacing as needed.
**NOTE:
WHEN POSITIONING VEHICLE ON THE HOIST INSURE TRAILING ARM BRACKET IS CLEAR FOR REMOVAL.**
1.
Lift vehicle on a suitable hoist.
2.
Inspect the two bolts,insure they are installed with their heads flush to the sheet metal. If the bolt heads are flush, torque to 25 Nm (225 in. lbs.).
**3. To gain access to the rear bolts, remove the 4 bolts attaching the trailing link hanger bracket to the floor pan and frame rail and position out of the
