Noise / Crunch from Front-Right Wheel Spring?
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Noise / Crunch from Front-Right Wheel Spring?
While driving my 2002 Dodge Caravan SE and going over bumps i can hear a crunch coming from the front right wheel area. While parked I've gone to that side and began pressing down on the hood and can recreate the sound with each push. It sounds like the springs need some oil or something:
What could be causing that sound? On a quick visual inspection the spring looks fine but maybe something is loose up there? What's your suggestion?
Besides the noise the car runs fine. No driving issues.
Thank you
What could be causing that sound? On a quick visual inspection the spring looks fine but maybe something is loose up there? What's your suggestion?
Besides the noise the car runs fine. No driving issues.
Thank you
Here is a TSB that may help.
SUBJECT:
Creaking/Squawking Sound From Front Strut Area
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying lubricant to the jounce bumper of both front struts.
MODELS:
2004 - 2005 (CS) Pacifica
2001 - 2005 (RS/RG) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A creaking, squawking, squeaking, grinding, groaning sound from the front strut area while
turning in either direction during low speed parking lot maneuvers.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist so that the front wheels hang free.
2. Locate the front strut dust boot and rotate the dust boot fore and aft or move side to
side.
3. If the sound is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) 05019061AA Grease, Nye (1 tube will service multiple vehicles)
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
W-7200 teamPSE, Strut Spring Compressor (or equivalent)
6864 Special Tool, Strut Rod Nut Wrench
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove and
disassemble the left strut assembly.
2. Apply a liberal amount of Nye Grease, p/n 05019061AA, to areas of the jounce
bumper as illustrated.
NOTE: In the figure below the small jounce bumper is used in CS and Short Wheel
Base (SWB) RS/RG vehicles. The larger jounce bumper is used in Long
Wheel Base (LWB) RS/RG vehicles.
Fig. 1 JOUNCE BUMPER GREASE APPLICATION AREAS
1 - APPLY NYE GREASE LIBERALLY IN THIS AREA (CS and SWB RS/RG vehicles)
2 - APPLY NYE GREASE LIBERALLY IN THIS AREA (LWB RS/RG vehicles)
3. Using the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT, assemble and
install the left strut assembly in the vehicle.
4. Repeat Step #1 through Step #3 on the right side of the vehicle.
5. Verify front end alignment.
SUBJECT:
Creaking/Squawking Sound From Front Strut Area
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying lubricant to the jounce bumper of both front struts.
MODELS:
2004 - 2005 (CS) Pacifica
2001 - 2005 (RS/RG) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A creaking, squawking, squeaking, grinding, groaning sound from the front strut area while
turning in either direction during low speed parking lot maneuvers.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist so that the front wheels hang free.
2. Locate the front strut dust boot and rotate the dust boot fore and aft or move side to
side.
3. If the sound is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) 05019061AA Grease, Nye (1 tube will service multiple vehicles)
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
W-7200 teamPSE, Strut Spring Compressor (or equivalent)
6864 Special Tool, Strut Rod Nut Wrench
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove and
disassemble the left strut assembly.
2. Apply a liberal amount of Nye Grease, p/n 05019061AA, to areas of the jounce
bumper as illustrated.
NOTE: In the figure below the small jounce bumper is used in CS and Short Wheel
Base (SWB) RS/RG vehicles. The larger jounce bumper is used in Long
Wheel Base (LWB) RS/RG vehicles.
Fig. 1 JOUNCE BUMPER GREASE APPLICATION AREAS
1 - APPLY NYE GREASE LIBERALLY IN THIS AREA (CS and SWB RS/RG vehicles)
2 - APPLY NYE GREASE LIBERALLY IN THIS AREA (LWB RS/RG vehicles)
3. Using the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT, assemble and
install the left strut assembly in the vehicle.
4. Repeat Step #1 through Step #3 on the right side of the vehicle.
5. Verify front end alignment.
