Power Seat - Creaking Noise
NUMBER: 23-27-00GROUP: Body
DATE: July 7, 2000
SUBJECT:
Power Seat Track Creak
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves repositioning and lubricating the power seat track-locating pin.
MODELS:
2000 (AN) Dakota
2000 (DN) Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL DAKOTA QUAD CAB VEHICLES AND DURANGO VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 11, 1999 (MDH 121110) EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH (SALES CODE CBE) OR BUCKET FRONT SEAT (SALES CODE CAD) WITH THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT OPTION (SALES CODE JPS).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Driver power seat creaks at front outboard attachment when shifting weight or driving over bumpy roads.
DIAGNOSIS:
While sitting in the seat, firmly shift weight from side to side of the seat. If a creaking noise is heard coming from the outboard front attachment area of the seat, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (1) 04318066 Lubricant, Spray White
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Remove the outboard power seat track cover (Durango Only) by removing the two phillips head screws and unsnapping the cover.
2. Remove both front M8 attaching bolts.
3. With the two rear bolts still attached, lift the outboard seat track foot slightly (no more than one inch) to expose the locator pin.
4. Spray lubricant pin 04318066 around locating pin (Figure 1). Be careful to ensure that white lubricant does not get on the carpet.
5. Position the locating pin of the outboard foot of the power seat track in the center of the locating hole (no metal-to-metal contact). It may be required to loosen the rear power seat track attaching bolts in order to be able to position the locator pin into the center of the locator hole.
6. Secure the power seat track by installing the front M8 attaching bolts and tightening all fasteners (front and rear) to 27 Nm (20 ft.lb.).
7. Attach the power seat track covers (Durango only).
8. Verify the repair by performing the diagnosis again. Repeat the process until repair is successful.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-13-60-94 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 68 - Noisy
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