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Drivetrain - Rear Axle Gear Whine

NUMBER: 03-001-12

GROUP: Differential & Driveline

DATE: July 06, 2012

SUBJECT:
Rear Axle Gear Whine

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a mass damper kit onto the rear cradle.

MODELS:
2009 - 2012 (LC) Challenger

2009 - 2012 (LX) 300C/Charger

2012 (LD) Charger

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to ALL SRT 8 vehicles (Sales Code ESG, ESH or ESF). or all Challengers equipped with 5.7L engine (sales code EZC, EZH or EZD) and the TR 6060 Manual Transmission (Sales Code DEC).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may indicate that the rear axle whines when driving at steady highway speeds.

DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Install the mass damper kit (p/n 68156617aa). Follow the mass damper installation instructions outlined in Instruction Sheet K6855768 that comes in the mass damper kit.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.








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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.