Creaking/Squeaking Sound From Brake Pedal During Actuation – 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

NUMBER: 05-005-03
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Sept. 12, 2003

 

SUBJECT:

Creaking/Squeaking Sound From Brake Pedal During Actuation

 

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves lubricating the brake pedal return spring.

 

MODELS:

2004

(CS)

Pacifica

 

NOTE:Thisbulletin appliestovehicles builtonorbefore March28, 2003(MDH 0328XX).

 

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The vehicle operator may describe a creaking/squeaking sound from the brake pedal when applying the brakes during normal light to moderate braking.

 

DIAGNOSIS:

If the vehicle exhibits the Symptom/Condition, inspect the brake pedal return spring for presence of grease. If grease is not present or if the spring is not fully covered with grease, perform the Repair Procedure.

 

PARTSREQUIRED:

Qty.	Part No.	Description
AR	05083149AA	Grease, Wheel Bearing/Multi-Purpose (MS 6560) 1 tub/tube will service multiple vehicles
	or
	05083150AA

 

REPAIRPROCEDURE:

1. Access the brake pedal return spring.
2. Apply approximately 5 to 8 grams (1/8 to 1/4 oz.), of p/n 05083149AA or 05083150AA Wheel Bearing/Multi-Purpose Grease to the spring and spread evenly around the entire spring.
3. Actuate the brake pedal 5-10 times to assist the grease in penetrating within the spring coils.

 

POLICY:

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

 

TIMEALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:		Description	Amount
05-50-04-90		Spring, Brake Pedal Return – Lubricate	0.2 Hrs.

 

FAILURECODE:

68

Noisy