Grand Caravan V6-201 3.3L (1994)
Strut / Shock Tower: Customer Interest
Front Coil Spring - Metallic Rapping Noise
NO.: 02-08-93
GROUP: Front Suspension
DATE: Oct. 29, 1993
SUBJECT:
Noise Due To Coil Spring To Strut Tower Contact
MODELS:
1994 (AS) Grand Caravan/Caravan CV/Grand Voyager/Town & Country
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO LONG WHEEL BASE VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/20/93 (MDH 0820xx).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A metal to metal rapping noise can be heard coming from the front suspension when traveling over bumps. This noise is caused by the front coil
spring(s) coming into contact with the strut tower(s).
DIAGNOSIS:
With the vehicle raised on a hoist, inspect the strut tower(s) at the inboard, aft, lower area for witness marks indicating contact with the coil spring(s) is
occurring. Refer to the illustration. If contact is evident, perform the repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair involves providing additional clearance between the front coil spring(s) and strut tower(s).
1.
With the vehicle on a hoist, remove the front strut assembly(s) using the procedure outlined in the 1994 Town & Country, Caravan and Voyager
Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-4105) beginning on page 2-8.
2.
Make a cardboard template(s) of the strut tower(s) surface that overlaps the area where spring contact has occurred. Do this by cutting the
cardboard so when its edge is placed vertically against the sheetmetal of the strut tower, their contours match.
3.
Work the sheetmetal of the strut tower(s) with an appropriate tool so a clearance of 1/4 In. (6 mm) is obtained at the point where the witness marks
of contact exist. Use the template(s) as the reference.
4.
Repair the paint of the reworked area both in the wheel well and the engine compartment as necessary. Use the paint manufacturer anti-corrosion