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Sedans Chrysler 300/300C/300C SRT-8 Chrysler 300: Alignment Issues
219 messages, Last post on Jul 19, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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Replying to: buckhead (Apr 28, 2005 2:42 pm) Thanks. Also, my build date is August of 2004....so it happens to cars other than Pre -April 2004.
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Replying to: evilgreco (May 02, 2005 7:32 am) |
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My 300C was manufactured in March, and when I bought it off the lot in June, everything was fine. The pull became extremely evident after about 1000 miles rolled by. The first time the dealership tried to fix it strictly by the TSB, except for the camber bolts. It made a difference, but I still felt the pull. I took it in again at its first service and told them it was still there. The dealership was excellent, and they never outright said that I was just being overly sensitive to road-crown behavior. They kept it for two days and adjusted the cradle several times, did several alignments, and adjusted the Caster, (which seemed to be the biggest culprit), and then adjusted everything so the steering wheel was dead-centered. They kept adjusting and doing road tests until it was absolutely perfect. I can't believe how good of a job they did. It drives like it's on rails! After hearing about everyone else's troubles, I didn't think it could be done.
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Replying to: chrome58 (Aug 06, 2004 4:56 am)
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Replying to: oddcarnut (Aug 13, 2004 4:26 pm)
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Replying to: chrome58 (Aug 25, 2004 8:55 pm) |
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Does anyone have a copy of the TSB 02-003-04 Chrysler has removed it from their files, my dealer refuses to give me a copy, claims it has been distroyed. I go to Arbitration in the first week of June and I think this will be the ace in the hole for my case. Please see my profile for e-mail address. I will keep you all posted on my situation
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Replying to: decker3 (May 03, 2005 5:35 am) |
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Replying to: decker3 (May 03, 2005 5:35 am) DATE: May 25, 2004 SUBJECT: Right Lead OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves adjusting the alignment to revised specifications. MODELS: 2005 (LX) 300/Magnum NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to April 25, 2004 (MDH 0425XX). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The vehicle operator states the vehicle leads to the right. DIAGNOSIS: Drive the car on a FLAT road. If the car tracks straight, the vehicle operator is experiencing crown sensitivity. If the vehicle tracks to the right, perform the Repair Procedure. Crown sensitivity can not be eliminated in all the cases. Vehicles built on or after April 25, 2004 already have the alignment biased and no further action should be required or taken by the dealer other than verifying the vehicle is set at the revised specifications listed in this bulletin. NOTE: Before evaluating the vehicle, it is important to check the following: 1. Tire pressure - Adjust tire pressure (if necessary) in all four wheels to the pressure stated on the door placard. 2. Tire size & type - Verify that all four tires are the same size and type. NOTE: When evaluating the vehicle, always drive the same road in both directions to get a feel for the effect of road crown & cross wind. SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: NPN Alignment Equipment REPAIR PROCEDURE: 1. Use the procedures outlined on TechCONNECT to set the wheel alignment to the specifications below. NUMBER: 02-003-04 GROUP: Suspension DATE: May 25, 2004 NOTE: When aligning the front end to induce right caster bias (the vehicle will tend to track toward the side with the least positive caster), target the cross caster to be -0.8 degree and no more than -1.3 degrees. That means you will have more caster on the right than on the left. Cross camber should be set in at +0.2 - +0.3 degree. That means you will have more camber on the left than on the right. Utilize the cradle shift method PRIOR to using the caster/camber adjustment bolt kit, p/n 05134117AA. The adjustment bolts only provide about 0.2 - 0.3 degree change and should only be used as a last resort. When shifting the cradle, the passenger side of the cradle will move forward in car and the driver's side will move rearward in car. NOTE: After the cradle has been shifted, torque all 4 cradle bolts to 175Nm (130 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: If an adjustment bolt is to be installed do not allow the bolt head to turn during disassembly or assembly, the cradle tension link joint or the lower control arm bushing inner metal sleeve will be destroyed and require replacement. THE NUT MUST BE UNTORQUED AND REMOVED, BEFORE THE BOLT. Once the nut is removed the bolt can be slid out. REVISED ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREFERRED SETTING ACCEPTABLE RANGE CAMBER - LEFT -0.1° -0.60° to +0.40° CAMBER - RIGHT -0.20° -0.70° to +0.30° Cross-Camber (Maximum side-to-side difference) 0.20° -0.30 to +0.60° CASTER - LEFT +10.30° +9.00° to +12.10° CASTER - RIGHT +11.10° +9.00° to +12.10° Cross-Caster (Maximum side-to-side difference) -0.80° -1.30 to -0.50° INDIVIDUAL TOE 0.10° -0.05° to +0.15° TOTAL TOE** +0.20° 0.00° to +0.40° Maximum side-to-side difference 0.00° 0.06° RIDE HEIGHT - INDIVIDUAL 328mm (12 15/16 in.) 318 to 338mm (12 1/2 to 13 3/8 in.) CROSS RIDE HEIGHT 0 -12 to +12mm (1/2 in.) REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREFERRED SETTING ACCEPTABLE RANGE CAMBER* -0.75° -1.25° to -0.25° Cross-Camber (Maximum side-to-side difference) 0.00° -0.50 to 0.50° INDIVIDUAL TOE 0.10° -0.05° to +0.25° 02-003-04 -2- FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREFERRED SETTING ACCEPTABLE RANGE THRUST ANGLE 0.0° -0.50° to +0.50° RIDE HEIGHT - INDIVIDUAL 296mm (11 5/8 in.) 286 to 306mm (11 1/4 to 12 in.) CROSS RIDE HEIGHT 0 -12 to +12mm (1/2 in.) Notes: Vehicle height and suspension alignment values reflect after vehicle spring settling values. * For reference only. These are non-adjustable angles. ** TOTAL TOE is the sum of both left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE must be equally split between each front wheel to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. Positive toe is toe-in and negative toe is toe-out POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: Labor Operation No: Description Amount 02-00-02-90 Set Front and Rear Toe / Center Steering Wheel 0.7 Hrs. 02-00-01-91 Alignment Using Cradle Adjustment and Set Front and Rear Toe / Center Steering Wheel 1.0 Hrs. FAILURE CODE: LM Leads Right |
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