Rodeo Sport 2WD V6-3.2L (2001)
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ISSUE DATE:
MARCH 2002
GROUP:
BODY
RODEO/RODEO SPORT (UE/UA) DOOR CHECK ARM POPPING SOUND
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2000-2002 Rodeo (UE) and Amigo/Rodeo Sport (UA) models built prior to VIN breakpoint: # 24321514
Condition:
Some owners may comment on a loud door check arm popping sound when opening or closing the front driver or front passenger doors.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to repair if customer complaint is a clicking sound. A clicking sound when opening and closing the door is considered normal, also if
the vehicle has a new check arm assembly currently installed and customer complains of popping sound do not install a new check arm assembly.
You will need to replace the door pin, follow steps 3-4 and 7.
Possible Cause:
Door check arm bushing may be damaged or worn-out.
Correction:
Replace the door Check Arm or Bushing.
1.
Park and secure the vehicle.
2.
Open the driver's door and raise the window to the "UP" (closed) position.
3.
Use a plastic hammer to remove the door check arm pin. Pin will be reused for assembly (Figure 1).
NOTE:
Gently tap the pin upward (be careful not to loose the pin, as it will be reused).
4.
Pull the door check arm out of the check arm bracket.
5.
Identify current bushing and refer to matrix to determine appropriate repair procedure (white plastic bushing, gold colored metal bushing, or check
arm with no bushing) (Figure 2).