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NUMBER:
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Differential &
Driveline
June 24, 2016
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SUBJECT:
Inspect And Replace Propeller Shaft
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the propeller shaft due to a whining noise at
high speeds.
MODELS:
2015 - 2016
(LA)
Dodge Challenger
2015 - 2016
(LD)
Dodge Charger
2015 - 2016
(LX)
Chrysler 300
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA, LATAM, EMEA and APAC.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to LA vehicles built before October 15, 2015 (MDH
1015XX) and LD vehicles built before March 28, 2016 (MDH 0328XX) equipped
with a 6.2L V8 Supercharged Engine (Sales Code ESD) and a 230 mm Rear
Axle (Sales Code DR4) with a 2.62 or 3.70 Rear Axle Ratio (Sales Codes DLL
or DLE) and a Anti-Spin Differential (Sales Code DSA).
NOTE: This bulletin applies to LA, LD and LX vehicles built before March 28, 2016
(MDH 0328XX) equipped with a 6.4L V8 SRT Hemi Engine (Sales Code ESG)
or a 6.4L V8 SRT Hemi Engine (Sales Code ESH) and a 230 mm Rear Axle
(Sales Code DR4) with a 3.09 or 3.90 Rear Axle Ratio (Sales Codes DPM or
DMT) and a Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle (Sales Code DSA).
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SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer or technician may hear a whining noise coming from the rear axle area.
DIAGNOSIS:
WARNING: Road test the vehicle obeying the legal speed limits. Failure to do so
may result in injury or death to personnel.
1. Perform a road test to verify noise. Can a noise be heard?
a. YES >>> Continue to the Repair Procedure Step #1.
b. NO >>> This bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis should be performed.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.
Part No.
Description
1 (AR)
68272626AB
Propeller Shaft - LA (ESG)
1 (AR)
53010735AC
Propeller Shaft - LA (ESG or ESH)
1 (AR)
53010678AH
Propeller Shaft - LA (ESD)
1 (AR)
53010693AG
Propeller Shaft - LD (ESD)
1 (AR)
68277442AB
Propeller Shaft - LD or LX (ESG)
2
06101839
Bolt And Coned Washer - Mounting, Center
Bearing to Under Body
PROPELLER SHAFT PART NUMBER REFERENCE TABLE:
Description
Old Propeller Shaft Part
No.
New Propeller Shaft Part
No.
Propeller Shaft - LA (ESG)
52123980AG
68272626AB
Propeller Shaft - LA (ESG or 53010735AB
ESH)
53010735AC
Propeller Shaft - LA (ESD)
53010678AF
53010678AH or
53010678AG
Propeller Shaft - LD (ESD)
53010693AE
53010693AG or
53010693AF
Propeller Shaft - LD (ESG)
52123977AE
68277442AB
Propeller Shaft - LX (ESG)
52123977AE
68277442AB
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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in
DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 04 - Vehicle Quick
Reference/Hoisting/Standard Procedure.
NOTE: The transmission may need to be put into the Neutral position in order to
rotate the propeller shaft so that the part number label can be seen.
NOTE: The current propeller shaft part number must be recorded on the repair
order.
2. Inspect propeller shaft part number to see if propeller shaft has the updated part
number (Fig. 1). Refer to the Propeller Shaft Part Number Reference Table in this
bulletin. Does vehicle have the updated propeller shaft?
a. YES >>> Further diagnosis should be performed.
b. NO >>> Proceed to Step #3.
Fig. 1 Example Of Propeller Shaft Part Number Label
3. Replace the propeller shaft with the updated part number. Refer to the detailed service
procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 03 Differential and Driveline/Propeller Shaft/Removal/Installation.
4. Lower the vehicle.
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POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
16-30-01-98
Description
Propeller Shaft - Inspect and Replace
(Including Road Test)
(1 - Semi-Skilled)
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ
Service Action
Skill Category
3 - Driveline
Amount
1.7 Hrs.