Front Suspension - Popping Noise On Bumps
NO.: 02-06-95 Rev. AGROUP: Suspension
DATE: Jun. 19, 1998
THIS BULLETIN SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS 02-01-98 DATED MARCH 27, 1998 AND 02-06-98 DATED JUNE 5, 1998. BOTH BULLETINS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**. THE SYMPTOM/CONDITION AND THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAVE BEEN REVISED.
MODELS:
1995 - 1998 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
**A popping noise from the front end while traveling over bumps with wheels straight or when turning. ** The popping noise may be more apparent when suspension is wet, such as in a heavy rain.
DIAGNOSIS:
**Wet the front coil springs and surrounding suspension components with a light spray from a garden hose. Immediately drive the vehicle over a small bump (such as a speed bump) while making a turn. If a popping noise is heard, perform the Repair Procedure. **
PARTS REQUIRED:
2 05273399 Spring Sleeve, Front Coil Springs
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the addition of a spring sleeve to each front coil spring.
1. Remove the strut assembly as outlined in the 1998 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-8025) on page 2-15.
2. Disassemble the strut assembly as outlined in the 1998 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-8025) on page 2-30.
3. Clean the mating surface of the spring and strut spring seat. If surface rust is present, use a smooth scuff pad to remove the rust.
NOTE:
THE EFFECTED AREA WILL SHOW SIGNS OF RUST OR PAINT WEAR. THIS IS THE AREA THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE SPRING SLEEVE.
4. Apply the spring sleeve (p/n 5273399) to the spring. The spring sleeve should be positioned onto the spring to cover the effected area (Figure 1).
5. Assemble the strut assembly following the procedure in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-8025) beginning on page 2-32.
6. Install the strut assembly into the vehicle following the procedure in the 1998 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-8025) beginning on page 2-16.
7. Repeat the procedure for the other side.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 02-27-01-92 1.0 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part