A/T/Driveline - Ringing Sound Upon Gear Engagement
NUMBER: 03-002-04GROUP: Axles/Suspension
DATE: May 4, 2004
SUBJECT:
Ringing Sound Comming From Propeller Shaft When Transmission Is Shifted From Drive To Reverse Or Reverse To Drive
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying "Stud N Bearing Mount Adhesive" to the transmission output shaft splines.
MODELS:
2003 - 2004 VA Sprinter
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A ringing, snapping or popping sound may be heard coming from the drive line when the transmission is shifted from forward to reverse or reverse to forward. The sound may also occur when the brakes are released after shifting into or out of Drive or Reverse.
DIAGNOSIS:
Start the vehicle, apply the park brake and shift the transmission from forward to reverse and back with the brakes applied. If the sound is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Mark the propeller shaft in relation to the transmission and axle flanges and remove the propeller shaft.
3. Using Special tools C-3281, 8905 and 8992, remove the transmission output shaft nut and remove the flange (Fig. 1).
4. Clean the splines on the output shaft and apply a thin coating of MOPAR Stud N' Bearing Mount Adhesive, p/n 04318031 or equivalent, to the splines.
5. Install the flange and tighten the nut to 200 Nm (150 ft. lbs.). Stake the nut.
6. Install propeller shaft intermediate bearing/bearings and tighten nuts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
7. Install propeller shaft intermediate bearing with retaining bracket and bracket for brake cable.
NOTE:
The bracket is only installed on vehicles with wheelbase 3550 mm.
8. Install propeller shaft to rear axle and transmission flange with installation marks are aligned. Tighten bolts to 70 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
9. Install retaining bracket and tighten bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
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.