Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Body - Lower Door Hinge Popping Groaning Noises
NUMBER: 23-018-10
GROUP: Body
DATE: October 21, 2010
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-016-06, DATED MARCH 18, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Lower Door Hinges Make Popping or Groan When Opened Or Closed
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves spraying white lithium grease between the roller and roller pin while avoiding getting grease on the. This needs to be done to all
lower door hinges.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spray grease on the outside of the roller or roller cam. If grease is allowed to get on the outside of the roller or roller cam it must be
cleaned off using a clean shop towel. Grease left on the outside of the roller and roller cam may also cause a noise.
MODELS:
2009 - 2010
(DS)
Ram Truck (1500 Pick Up)
2005 - 2010
(DH)
Ram Truck (1500/2500 Pick Up)
2010
(DJ)
Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)
2004 - 2010
(HB)
Durango
2007 - 2010
(HG)
Aspen
2007 - 2010
(JC)
Journey
2007 - 2010
(JS)
Avenger/Sebring
2007 - 2010
(KK)
Liberty
2007 - 2010
(KA)
Nitro
2008 - 2010
(LC)
Challenger
2006 - 2010
(LE)
Chrysler 300C (International Markets)
2007 - 2010
(LX)
300/Charger/Magnum
2007 - 2010
(MK)
Compass/Patriot
2005 - 2010
(ND)
Dakota
2007 - 2010
(PM)
Caliber
2006 - 2010
(WH)
Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
2005 - 2010
(WK)
Grand Cherokee
2006 - 2010
(WH)
Commander (International Markets)
2006 - 2010
(XK)
Commander
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The lower door hinges make a moderate to loud popping/groan sound when the door is opened or closed.
This is due to the roller axle not being properly maintained with grease.
