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NUMBER:
GROUP:
DATE:
22-004-16
Tires and wheels
June 14, 2016
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SUBJECT:
Wheel Clicking Sound When Moving Slow
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the inserts attached to the wheel.
MODELS:
2013 - 2016
(FF)
Fiat 500
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before January 20, 2016 (MDH
0120XX) equipped with the Aluminum Wheels (Sales Codes WJT).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a clicking sound from the wheels plastic trim inserts when
moving slowly or when stopped. The issue is heard on sunny days when the sun heats up
the wheels and plastic inserts.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair
Procedure.
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PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.
Part No.
Description
4
68310199AA
Washer Kit - Wheel Insert
16
68261373AA
Insert - WJT BEV Wheel - Standard
4
68261374AA
Insert - WJT BEV Wheel - Valve Stem Cut
Out
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: The figures in this Service Bulletin show the WJV wheels. The WJT wheels
are similar.
1. Remove all four wheels from the vehicle. Refer to the detailed service procedures
available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 22 - Tires and
Wheels> Removal.
2. Remove the plastic inserts from the wheels (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Back Of Wheel
1 -Wheel Insert Screws
2 -Back Of Wheel
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3. Locate the spacers on the wheel base holes where the inserts were installed. Replace
with new spacers (15 washers; three for each of the five inserts per wheel) (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Install New Wheel Inserts
1 -Spacers positioned on wheel insert
2 - Back of wheel insert
4. Replace with new plastic wheel inserts .
Fig. 3 Place insert onto front of wheel
1 - New plastic wheel insert
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5. Tighten the insert screws to a torque of 2.0 +/- 0.1 N·m. (18 in·Lbs) (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Install New Wheel Inserts
6. Install the wheels on the vehicle (Fig. 5). Refer to the detailed service procedures
available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 22 - Tires and
Wheels> Installation.
Fig. 5 Completed wheel
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POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
22-20-01-98
Description
Insert, Wheel — Replace inserts and
install shims (Includes all four wheels)
(0 - Introduction)
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ
Service Action
Skill Category
22 - Tires and
Wheels
Amount
1.1 Hrs.