I receive Service Slants on all vehicles in production. These are tips from dealer, mechanics, and other sources in the Automotive field. These are usually considered right BELOW the TSB level. In other words, the problems are found and then published so any other technician can SEE the problem and READ about the problem incase they should come up on it in their work. I am publishing some of these so WE -the enthusiast can see them also. REMEMBER, THIS is NOT a recall and the dealers are not bound to fix these problems. BUT, If you have these PROBLEMS, Taking this article with you may help the technician find/fix the problem. These Service Slants can be found in MOTOR publications which MOST reputable shops/technicians receive monthly and are also published on disk for the shops (for a fee). This Service Slant is listed for Chrysler but also relates to the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
SQUEAKING OR RUBBING NOISE IN THE REAR.
Some 1995-98 Chrysler Sebrings,Dodge Avengers and Eagle Talons (Mitsu Eclipses) built before 1/21/98 may give off a squeaking or hard rubbing noise from the rear (most likely from the trailing arm area) when traveling over bumps. But trying to figure out the exact cause may not be easy. Chrysler says it's important to understand WHEN the customer hears the noise: When turning? At Speed? On a bumpy road? Do your best to duplicate the conditions. Ride along with the customer if necessary. If you can't pinpoint the source of the noise, go over all the suspension bits. Check for wear, damage and proper tightening torque. If everything checks out and and/or you've at least determined that the noise is coming from the trailing arm area, you have to upgrade the trailing arm bushings. Order the following part numbers, but keep in mind that you'll need two of each on either side of the car (total of eight bushings).
