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Front Shock Absorber - Rattle/Knock
NUMBER: 02-08-99GROUP: Suspension
DATE: June 25, 1999
SUBJECT:
Front Shock Absorber Rattle/knock
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a new lower shock absorber bolt with a revised torque specification.
MODELS:
1997 - 1999 (XJ) Cherokee
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A rattling or knocking noise may be present coming from the front suspension. This could be caused by a loose lower front shock absorber mounting bolt. A new bolt has been released which will allow the torque specification to be increased to 25-ft. lbs.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the front lower shock absorber mounting bolts for looseness. The original torque specification is 16-ft. lbs.. If the bolts are loose, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
4 06502555 Bolt
4 06101695 Nut
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard both lower front shock absorber bolts and nuts on one side of the vehicle.
3. Install the new bolts, p/n 06502555, and nuts, p/n 06101695, and tighten them to 34 Nm (25-ft. lbs.).
4. Repeat this process for the opposite side.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 02-15-10-96 0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 8 - New Part