Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Rear Cross-Member: Customer Interest
Suspension - Rear Suspension Squeaking Noise
NUMBER: 02-004-08
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: July 31, 2008
SUBJECT:
Rear Suspension Squeak
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspection and adjustment of the rear suspension to correct park brake cable clamp screw head interference with the rear
crossmember right front mounting bolt washer.
MODELS:
2009
(JC)
Journey
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles between January 2, 2008 and April 15, 2008 (MDH0102XX > MDH0415XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle operator may complain of a squeak or creak sound heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving over bumps.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Locate the park brake cable clamp screw and rear crossmember mounting bolt washer on both the right and left front side of the crossmember (Fig.
1).
3.
Check for a minimum of 3 mm (0.118 in.) clearance between the park brake cable clamp screw head and the rear crossmember mounting bolt
washer (Fig. 1).
4.
Is the gap 3 mm (0.118 in.) or greater?
a.
Yes >>> Perform rear crossmember mounting bolt torque verification Repair Procedure.