Good Input Bernd!
Jim Knox, 91 Dak
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob S" <robert_schultz@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 10:44 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Leaf Spring TSB Detail?
>
> Thanks Bernd.
>
> Appreciate the help. I'm really peeved with the dealer this time. In the
> past I had generally good service except for the tranny which I told
> them wasn't right within a minth of buying the truck and it took them
> 60K miles to realize I was right.
>
> This time I was in a hurry to pick up the truck and they billed me for
> several items that I thought they shouldn't have. I went home and
> checked my file for the details of my extended warranty. Couldn't find
> anything so I had to have Chrysler send me one. Sure enough, most of the
> items they billed me for were covered.
>
> 1. Cruise not functioning - diagnosis broken wire in steering column -
> cruise and wiring harness both covered under Chrysler Gold plan
>
> 2. Tailgate latch fails to lock - dealer lubed and charged me - still
> fails to catch on first try - latches specifically covered under
> warranty - maybe an out because lubrication isn't, but then again it's
> still not fixed.
>
> 3. Leaf spring noise - sounds similar to the TSB - should have been
covered.
>
> Funny thing was it was the service manager who handled this visit.
> Usually the service advisors are better. Maybe his bottom line is
> getting a bit tight?
>
> Rob S.
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
> >
> > NO: 02-05-00
> > SUBJECT: Squeaking/**Clicking** Noise From Rear Leaf Springs
> > DATE: Mar. 17, 2000
> > THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-15-99, DATED NOV.
5,
> > 1999, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED
> > WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE REVISED SUBJECT, PART NUMBERS, AND
DIAGNOSIS.
> >
> > OVERVIEW:
> > This bulletin involves replacing the spring tip liners and installing
spring
> > clinch clips and isolators.
> >
> > SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
> > Squeaking/**Clicking** noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
> >
> > DIAGNOSIS:
> > **If the customer indicates that the vehicle has a squeaking/clicking
noise
> > coming from the rear of the vehicle, verify that the noise is coming
from
> > the rear springs as the vehicle's suspension goes through jounce and
> > rebound. If a squeaking/clicking noise is coming from the rear springs,
> > perform the Repair Procedure.**
> >
> > **NOTE: PERFORM THE REPAIR PROCEDURE ON ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS MISSING TIP
> > LINERS OR MISSING CLINCH CLIP ISOLATORS AND A SQUEAKING/CLICKING NOISE
IS
> > COMING FROM THE REAR SPRINGS.**
> >
> > PARTS REQUIRED:
> > Qty Part No. Description
> > AR (12) **52113135AA** Liner, Spring Tip, Durango Models
> > AR (8) 05017561AA Liner, Spring Tip, Dakota Models
> > AR (2) **52113009AB** Rear Leaf Spring Clinch Clip And Isolator Package,
> > Durango, - Rear
> > AR (2) **52113004AB** Rear Leaf Spring Clinch Clip And Isolator Package,
> > Durango, - Front
> > AR (4) 02808399 Rear Leaf Spring Clinch Clip And Isolator Package,
Dakota, -
> > Front And Rear
> > **AR (1) 05018626AA Lubricant**
> >
> >
> > EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
> > (2) Large C-Clamps (5 - 6 in.)
> > Large Pry Bar
> > REPAIR PROCEDURE:
> > DAKOTA
> >
> > Raise the vehicle on an appropriate frame support style lift (rear axle
must
> > be allowed to extend fully)
> > Use an appropriate pry bar to bend open the rear spring clinch clip
(Figure
> > 1).
> > Use the pry bar to spread apart the leaf (Figure 2). The clearance
between
> > the leaves should be enough to remove the old spring tip liner (if
> > necessary) and install the new replacement spring tip liner.
> > Remove the old spring tip liner by using a hammer to drive the spring
tip
> > liner from the leaf spring (Figure 3).
> > With the prybar still inserted between the leaves, install a new spring
tip
> > liner, p/n 05017561AA, onto the leaf.
> > Firmly seat the spring tip liner onto the leaf.
> > NOTE: THE SPRING TIP LINER IS PROPERLY INSTALLED WHEN THE RETAINING PIN
IS
> > POINTING TOWARD THE PAVEMENT AND THE WEAR PAD IS CONTACTING THE LEAF
SPRING.
> >
> > **Apply a small amount of lubricant p/n 05018626AA to the tip liner wear
> > pad.**
> > Perform Steps 3 through 7 to the other spring tip liner
> > Remove the clinch clip isolator from Clinch Clip and Isolator Package
p/n
> > 02808399. The isolator will need to be trimmed to properly fit on Dakota
> > models. Scribe a mark on the isolator 127 mm (5 in.) from the end of the
> > isolator (Figure 4) then, cut the excess from the isolator.
> > Install the isolator onto the new clinch clip.
> > Position the clinch clip onto the spring in the same location as where
the
> > old clinch clip was removed.
> > Install the bottom clamp of the clinch clip.
> > Compress the clinch clip and the spring using a C-Clamp (Figure 5).
> > With a hammer, bend the clinch clip tabs outboard and upward to secure
the
> > clinch clip onto the spring (Figure 6).
> > Repeat Steps 2 through 14 to remove and install all spring tip liners
and
> > clinch clips.
> > Lower the vehicle.
> > DURANGO
> >
> > Raise the vehicle on an appropriate frame support style lift (rear axle
must
> > be allowed to extend fully).
> > Use an appropriate pry bar to bend open the rear spring clinch clip
(Figure
> > 7).
> > Use the pry bar to spread apart the leaf (Figure 2). The clearance
between
> > the leavesshould be enough to remove the old spring tip liner (if
necessary)
> > and install the new replacement spring tip liner.
> > Remove the old spring tip liner by using a hammer to drive the spring
tip
> > liner from the leaf spring (Figure 3).
> > With the prybar still inserted between the leaves, install a new spring
tip
> > liner, p/n **52113135AA**, onto the leaf.
> > Firmly seat the spring tip liner onto the leaf.
> > NOTE: THE SPRING TIP LINER IS PROPERLY INSTALLED WHEN THE RETAINING PIN
IS
> > POINTING TOWARD THE PAVEMENT AND THE WEAR PAD IS CONTACTING THE LEAF
SPRING.
> >
> > **Apply a small of lubricant p/n 05018626AA to the tip liner wear pad.**
> > Perform Steps 3 through 7 to the other two spring tip liners.
> > Install the clinch clip isolator onto the new clinch clip (see Parts
> > Required section).
> > Position the new clinch clip so that the alignment tang lines up with
the
> > hole in the spring leaf (Figure 8).
> > The clinch clip isolator and the leaf spring assembly will need to be
> > compressed. Clamp the clinch clip and spring assembly using a C-Clamp
> > (Figure 9).
> > Tightly clamp the side of the clinch clip to the leaf spring assembly
with a
> > second C-Clamp as shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11. Make sure that the
foot
> > of the C-Clamp does not protrude below the bottom of the leaf spring.
> > Remove the first C-Clamp that was installed in Step 10 (Figure 12).
> > Using a hammer, bend the inboard clinch clip leg onto the leaf spring
> > assembly until the locating tab is positioned into its locating hole on
the
> > leaf spring (Figure 13).
> > Next, bend the outboard clinch clip leg onto the leaf spring.
> > Secure the clinch clip by bending the locking tab over (Figure 14).
> > Perform Steps 1 through 16 to all clinch clips and spring tip liners.
> > Lower the vehicle.
> > POLICY:
> > Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
> >
> > TIME ALLOWANCE:
> > Labor Op. No. Description Time
> > 02-30-03-90 Liner, Spring Tip, Replace, 4X2 0.4 Hrs.
> > 02-30-03-91 Liner, Spring Tip, Replace, 4X4 0.6 Hrs.
> >
> >
> > FAILURE CODE:
> > Code Description
> > P8 New Part
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Rob S
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:03 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Leaf Spring TSB Detail?
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi:
> >
> > Does anyone know what the detail for the follwoing TSB is?
> >
> > 02-05-00 MAR 00 Rear Leaf Springs - Squeaking/Clicking
Noise
> >
> > The rear springs made noise every time I got into and out of the truck.
> > I mentioned it to the dealer and they lubed the springs (and charged me
> > for it).
> >
> > It's an '00 QC 2WD.
> >
> > Rob S
> >
>
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