Front Coil Spring - Metallic Click Noise
NO: 02-02-95GROUP: Suspension
DATE: Feb. 10, 1995
SUBJECT:
Front Coil Spring Click
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO OCT. 3, 1994 (MDH 1O-03-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customer complaint of a metallic click coming from either front strut assembly. The noise can occur when driving over bumpy road surfaces, but typically can be noticed over roads with medium to large bumps. The noise should be more detectable at speeds around 30 MPH. This noise should not be confused with a power steering system rattle which transmits through the steering column or front fender inner splash shield rattles.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect left and right front coil springs for signs of contact between the first and second coils from the top of the springs. It may be necessary to remove the front strut assembly to sufficiently inspect the coil spring. If contact is noted, proceed to the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR 5273401 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 401)
AR 5273402 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 402)
AR 5273403 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 403)
AR 5273404 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 404)
AR 5273405 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 405)
AR 5273406 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 406)
AR 5273407 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 407)
AR 5273408 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 408)
AR 5273409 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 409)
AR 5273411 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 411)
AR 5273412 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 412)
AR 5273413 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 413)
AR 5273414 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 414)
AR 5273415 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 415)
AR 5273416 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 416)
AR 5273417 Front Coil Spring Assembly (with tag I.D. 417)
NOTE:
THE FRONT COIL SPRING CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY A TAPE LABEL I.D. TAG LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ON THE MIDDLE COIL. IT WILL HAVE THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF THE PART NUMBER NEEDED TO IDENTIFY THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT SPRING. THE NEW COIL SPRING CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE ADDITION OF A POLYURETHANE SLEEVE BETWEEN THE TOP TWO COILS.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing one or both front coil springs.
1. Replace the affected front coil spring(s) as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pages 2-10 through 2-15, with the correct part number called out in the Parts Required section.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE: Spring, Front Coil, Inspect and Replace, One Side
Labor Operation No: 02-27-01-98 0.6 Hrs.
Spring, Front Coil, Inspect and Replace, Both Sides
02-27-01-99 1.1 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part