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POOR HANDLING AND/OR STRUT LEAKING AND/OR RIDES ROUGH
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 02-001-09, Date of Issue: August 08, 2009
CHRYSLER:2007-2009 (PM) Caliber; 2007-2009 (MK) Compass/Patriot
GROUP:Springs/Shocks
Related Ref Number(s): 02-001-09
ARTICLE BEGINNING
SUBJECT
Poor Handling and/or Strut Leaking and/or Rides Rough
OVERVIEW
This bulletin involves replacing the, jounce bumper and dust shield with a new design if front struts are replaced due to degraded performance.
NOTE:This Bulletin applies to vehicles built before April 23, 2009 (MDH 0423XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
The front strut(s) leaking and/or the vehicle handles rough.
DISCUSSION
When replacing front struts due to degraded performance. The jounce bumper/dust shield must be replaced with the latest design. Perform the inspection/repair procedure to determine if jounce bumper/dust shield requires replacement
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
NPNCompressor, Strut Coil Spring
PARTS REQUIRED
PARTS INFORMATIONS
Qty.Part No.Description
205171132ACShield, Shock Absorber Dust
205171137ABBumper, Jounce
1 (AR)5105174AGStrut (SDF), Right Front Suspension
1 (AR)5105175AGStrut (SDF), Left Front Suspension
1 (AR)5272924ABStrut (SDC and AWL), Right Front Suspension
1 (AR)5272925ABStrut (SDC and AWL), Left Front Suspension
1 (AR)68051842AAStrut (SDC), Right Front Suspension
1 (AR)68051843AAStrut (SDC), Left Front Suspension
1 (AR)5105096AFStrut, Right SDE
1 (AR)5105097AFStrut, Left SDE
1 (AR)5105170AGStrut, Right SDC, SDA
1 (AR)5105171AGStrut, Left SDC, SDA
1 (AR)5105310AGStrut, Right SDF Engine Code: EBA, ECN and ED3
1 (AR)5105311AGStrut, Left SDF Engine Code: EBA, ECN and ED3
1 (AR)5105782ACStrut, Right SDF Engine Code: ECD, ECE
1 (AR)5105783ACStrut, Left SDF Engine Code: ECD, ECE
1 (AR)5181028AEStrut, Right SDX
1 (AR)5181029AEStrut, Left SD
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Is the jounce bumper and dust shield a one-piece black rubber part?
Yes: Proceed to Step #2.
No: This bulletin does not apply the latest part design has been implemented.
Remove both right and left front struts. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 2- Front Suspension > STRUT, Suspension, Assembly > Removal.
NOTE:Even though one front strut needs replacement both jounce bumper/dust shields require replacement.
Disassemble the undamaged strut assembly. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 2- Front Suspension > STRUT, Suspension, Assembly > Disassembly.
Remove the undamaged front strut assembly jounce bumper.
Install jounce bumper(s) p/n 05171137AB on the replacement and undamaged front strut assembly.
Install dust shield cover(s) p/n 05171132AC on both the strut assemblies.
Assemble the strut assemblies. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 2- Front Suspension > STRUT, Suspension, Assembly > Assembly.
Install the strut assemblies. Refer to the detailed installation procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 2- Front Suspension > STRUT, Suspension, Assembly > Installation.
POLICY
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE
TIME ALLOWANCE
Labor Operation No

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02-05-33-92Remove/Replace Strut and Jounce Bumper Both Right and Left Sides (B)2.1 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE
FAILURE CODE
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