Suspension - Swish Sound From Rear of Vehicle On Bumps
NUMBER: 02-001-06GROUP: Suspension
DATE: October 20, 2006
SUBJECT:
Swish Sound Heard From Rear Of Vehicle Over Low Speed Bumps
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a shock cap on both rear shocks.
MODELS:
2007 (MK-49) Compass
2007 (PM) Caliber
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to October 6, 2006 (MDH 0606XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Swish sound heard from the rear of the vehicle. This condition is more noticeable when the vehicle is traveling over a bumpy road or speed bumps at low speeds.
DIAGNOSIS:
Drive vehicle over speed bumps or a bumpy road a low speeds. If the swish sound can be heard, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove both rear shocks using the procedures available in TechCONNECT, Refer to 2 - Suspension/Rear/Shock - Removal.
NOTE:
Be sure to clearly mark right and left shock for re-installation.
2. Install the shock cap (p/n 05105949AA) over the top of both shocks (2) (Fig. 1).
3. Install both rear shocks using the procedures available in TechCONNECT, Refer to 2 - Suspension/Rear/Shock - Installation.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.