Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Customer Interest
Front Brakes - Vehicle Leads/Drifts Left or Right
NO: 05-03-95
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Mar. 24, 1995
SUBJECT:
Slight Front Brake Lead/Drift
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 05-15-94 REV. A DATED OCT. 7, 1994 WHICH SHOULD BE NOTED IN
THE 1994 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL. THE 1995 MODEL YEAR BUILT PRIOR TO 12/01/94 (MDH 12-01-XX) HAS BEEN
ADDED.
MODELS:
1991 - *1995* (AN) Dakota (4x2 Only)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Slight lead or drift to the right or left while braking.
DIAGNOSIS:
Road test the vehicle. If the vehicle exhibits the symptoms, check the brake system and front suspension for any loose, worn, binding or damaged
components. Repair any problems encountered. If the vehicle still exhibits the symptoms, perform the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4796368
Brake Pad Set
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves aligning the front end, resurfacing the rotors and installing front disc brake pads
1.
Perform a front end alignment using the following preferred specifications:
Caster
+1.5 deg. (max. left to right difference .25 deg.)
Camber
+ .5 deg. (max. left to right difference .25 deg.)
Total Toe In
+.25 deg. (max. left to right difference .05 deg.)
2.
Using the procedure outlined in the appropriate Dakota Service Manual, remove the rotors and resurface them.
3.
Install rotors.
4.
Using the procedure outlined in the appropriate Dakota Service Manual, install brake pad set, P/N 4796368.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
O5-7O-22-91
2.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment