Engine - Light Ticking Noise
NUMBER: 09-09-99GROUP: Engine
DATE: Dec. 3,1999
SUBJECT:
Engine Ticking Noise
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing a portion of the insulation from the engine ground strap.
MODELS:
2000 (AN) Dakota
2000 (DN) Durango
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.7L ENGINE BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER23, 1999 (MDH 1123XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
An engine ticking noise is heard coming from the engine compartment.
DIAGNOSIS:
With the hood and all doors closed, start the engine and listen for a ticking noise coming from the engine compartment. If a light ticking noise is heard coming from the engine compartment, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER~S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND I DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Remove the nut that secures the right side engine ground strap to the outer dash panel (Figure 1 and Figure 2) and detach the strap from the dash panel.
2. From the ground strap eyelet, measure back approximately two inches and carefully, strip back the two-inch section of insulation surrounding the wire.
3. Reattach the engine ground strap onto the dash panel. Tighten the attaching nut to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-90-10-90 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: AM - Authorization Modification