Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
Technical Service Bulletin # 23-039-05
Date:
050824
Body - Lower Door Hinge Chirp/Squeak/Groan
NUMBER: 23-039-05
GROUP: Body
DATE: August 24, 2005
SUBJECT:
Lower Door Hinge - May Cause A Chirp, Squeak, or Groan-Like Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves lubrication of the lower door hinge and/or the adjustment of the lower door hinge spring.
MODELS:
2006
(WK) Grand Cherokee
2006
(XK) Commander
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to July 23, 2005 (MDH 0723XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a groan or a chirp/squeak-like sound when opening or closing one or more driver or passenger side doors. This sound may
originate from the lower door hinge. Depending on which sound is generated by the lower door hinge, the suspect hinge may require either lubrication
(for groan) or it may require repositioning of the hinge spring (for chirp/squeak).
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
If inspection determines that the lower hinge(s) on any of the four (4) doors causes only a groan-like sound, then perform Procedure A of the
Repair Procedure.
2.
If inspection determines that the lower hinge on one or both of the front doors (only) causes a chirp/squeak-like sound, then perform Procedure B
of the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
