CV Boot - Lower Control Arm Interference
90amcjeep07SUBJECT: Torn Right Inner CV Boot
NO.: 02-52-90 REV. A
GROUP: SUSPENSION
DATE: Dec. 31, 1990
MODELS:
1988- >> 1990 << (BB) PREMIER
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-52-90 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILE. ALL REVISIONS ARE INDICATED WITH >> ARROWS <<.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
On some 1988- >> 1990 << Premiers an interference condition of the lower control arm with the right inner CV joint boot could occur when the vehicle is at or near full jounce suspension travel.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the right inner CV joint boot in the area of the large band clamp. If the boot is cut around the circumference, next to the edge of the band clamp, proceed with this bulletin.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 Spacer P/N 04367051
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Loosen both engine mount nuts, to within a few threads of the end.
Figure 1:
3. Raise the engine enough to install the spacer under the right engine mount. The spacer must be placed so that the opening of the slot in the shim is pointed toward the center of the vehicle (Figure 1).
4. Lower engine onto the spacer and torque nuts to 68 N-m (48 ft.lbs.).
NOTE: INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE MOUNT SPACER MAY CAUSE AN INTERFERENCE OF THE ENGINE COVER WITH THE HOOD.
5. Remove the engine cover and cut 1/4 - 3/8 of an inch off of each of the four engine cover supports, and reinstall the cover. Refer to the appropriate service manual for removal/installation of the engine cover.
6. If the boot is cut or inner CV joint is damaged, refer to appropriate service manual for removal/installation procedures.
7. Connect the battery negative cable. Reset accessories.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 09-40-20-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 Hrs.
(includes boot replacement and engine cover modification)
FAILURE CODE: 64 - Misalignment or Mismatched