| SUBJECT: Popping Noise Over Bumps With Wheels Straight Or When Turning |
| NO: 02-06-98 Rev. A |
| GROUP: Suspension |
| DATE: Jun.19,1998 THIS BULLETIN SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS 02-01-98 DATED MARCH 27, 1998 AND 02-06-98 DATED JUNE 5, 1998. BOTH BULLETINS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**. THE SYMPTOM/CONDITION AND THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAVE BEEN REVISED. |
| MODELS: 1995 - 1998 (PL) Neon |
| SYMPTOM/CONDITION: **A popping noise from the front end while traveling over bumps with wheels straight or when turning . ** The popping noise may be more apparent when suspension is wet, such as in a heavy rain. |
| DIAGNOSIS: **Wet the front coil springs and surrounding suspension components with a light spray from a garden hose. Immediately drive the vehicle over a small bump (such as a speed bump) while making a turn. If a popping noise is heard, perform the Repair Procedure. ** |
| PARTS REQUIRED: 2 05273399 Spring Sleeve, Front Coil Springs |
| REPAIR PROCEDURE:This bulletin involves the addition of a spring sleeve to each front
coil spring. 1. Remove the strut assembly as outlined in the 1998 Neon Service Manual(Publication No. 81 -270-8025) on page 2-15. 2. Disassemble the strut assembly as outlined in the 1998 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-8025) on page 2-30. 3. Clean the mating surface of the spring and strut spring seat. If surface rust is present,use a smooth scuff pad to remove the rust. NOTE: THE EFFECTED AREA WILL SHOW SIGNS OF RUST OR PAINT WEAR. THIS IS THE AREA THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE SPRING SLEEVE. 4. Apply the spring sleeve (p/n 5273399) to the spring. The spring sleeve should be positioned onto the spring to cover the effected area. NOTE: I don't have the next page of text, sorry about that! |
| POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. |