03-001-17

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DATE:
03-001-17
Differential &
Driveline
March 10, 2017
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SUBJECT:
Noise In Front Of Vehicle When Accelerating Or Decelerating
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing both front half shafts.
MODELS:
2015 - 2017 (BU)
Jeep Renegade
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
EMEA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before December 14, 2016 (MDH
1214XX) equipped with 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel Engine (Sales Code EBT) with a
9-SPD 948TE Automatic Transmission (Sales Code DFH).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a “clunk type” noise in front of the vehicle while accelerating or
decelerating.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Verify the noise is coming from the front half shafts. Refer to the detailed service
procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 03 Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft, Front/Diagnosis and Testing.
2. If the noise is coming from either of the front half shafts:
a. Replace both half shafts. Proceed to Step #1 in the repair procedure.
3. If the noise is not coming from one or both front half shafts:
a. This Bulletin does not apply. Normal diagnosis should be performed.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair
Procedure.
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PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.
Part No.
Description
2
68368730AA
Shaft, Axle Half, Front
2
06509898AA
NUT, Hex Flange Lock, M24x1.5
(Axle Hub Nut)
2
68361340AA
NUT, Lock, M10X1.50
(Tie Rod End Nut)
2
68270263AA
Bolt, Torx Head, M10X1.50X55.00
(Lower Ball Joint Stud Bolt)
2
06511467AA
NUT, Hex Flange
(Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: The axle hub nut, lower ball joint stud nut and bolt are not reusable and must
be replaced.
1. Remove both front half shafts. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in
DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 03 - Differential and
Driveline> Half Shaft, Front> Removal/Installation.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
02-13-05-9G
Description
Replace Both Front Axle Half Shafts
(2 - Skilled)
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ
Service Action
Skill Category
3 - Driveline
Amount
2.5 Hrs.