Re: Re: Leaf Spring TSB Detail?

From: Rob S (robert_schultz@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Nov 12 2003 - 11:25:09 EST


Josh Battles wrote:

> "Rob S" <robert_schultz@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
>>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
>>
>
>
> That TSB was done on my truck pretty soon after I got it. They just put
> these little plastic pads in the holes at the ends of each leaf and smear a
> bunch of grease between them and reassemble the pack. It's pretty
> straightforward. If you're still under warranty (slim chance though seeing
> as you've got a 2k as well) TSB's are done free of charge.
>
Still under warranty :-) That $2500 upcharge has paid for itself so far.
They replaced the LSD internals and the 5-spd tranny at 101K km. Bugs me
that they billed me for it.

Now, I know I never abused it (not like the previous owner of my
brother's truck :-(

Rob S.



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