Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Customer Interest
Rear Leaf Springs - Squeaking/Clicking Noise
BULLETIN NUMBER:
02-05-00
GROUP:
Suspension
DATE:
Mar.17, 2000
SUBJECT:
Squeaking/**Clicking** Noise From Rear Leaf Springs
MODELS:
1997 - 2000 (AN) Dakota
1998 - 2000 (DN) Durango
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-15-99, DATED NOV. 5, 1999, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE REVISED SUBJECT, PART NUMBERS, AND
DIAGNOSIS.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the spring tip liners and installing spring clinch clips and isolators.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Squeaking/**Clicking** noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS:
**If the customer indicates that the vehicle has a squeaking/clicking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, verify that the noise is coming from the
rear springs as the vehicle's suspension goes through jounce and rebound. If a squeaking/clicking noise is coming from the rear springs, perform the
Repair Procedure.**
**NOTE: PERFORM THE REPAIR PROCEDURE ON ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS MISSING TIP LINERS OR MISSING CLINCH CLIP
ISOLATORS AND A SQUEAKING/CLICKING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE REAR SPRINGS.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
(2) Large C-Clamps (5 - 6 in.)
Large Pry Bar
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
DAKOTA
1.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate frame support style lift (rear axle must be allowed to extend fully)
