Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2007)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Customer Interest
Suspension - Rear Suspension Rattling Sound
NUMBER: 02-001-08
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: February 12, 2008
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-002-07, DATED AUGUST 18, 2007, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE PART NUMBER AND MODEL
CLARIFICATIONS.
SUBJECT:
Rear Suspension Rattle Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves checking for the source of the sound in the rear of the vehicle and if necessary, replacing the rear shocks with ones that include
revised tuning, and upper mounting bushings with revised hardness.
MODELS:
2007-2008
(JS41)
Sebring/Avenger
NOTE:
This information applies to JS models **WITHOUT All Wheel Drive** built through October 1, 2007 (MDH1001XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle operator may complain of a rattle, clunking or clicking sound heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify that all rear suspension components (stabilizer bars, toe links, trailing arms, control arms, cross member, etc.) are tight. Ensure the rear deck lid
striker is properly adjusted. If nothing is found to be loose or out of adjustment, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Remove the rear shock absorber assembly. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under:
Service Info > 2 - SUSPENSION > REAR SUSPENSION > SHOCK ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL.
2.
Disassemble shock assembly. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 2 -
SUSPENSION > REAR SUSPENSION > SHOCK ASSEMBLY > DISASSEMBLY > SHOCK ASSEMBLY.