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November 1, 2017 Service bulletin

Pinion Bearing Customer complaint of growling/groaning/grinding noise (not whine) from rear axle

Ram technical service bulletin 9003809 for 2017 Ram 1500.

Bulletin number
9003809
Component
Suspension
Summary
Pinion Bearing Customer complaint of growling/groaning/grinding noise (not whine) from rear axle. Inspect pinion bearings for spalling. If spalling is found, replace the axle assembly without removing bearing cup from the housing. Please contact Ashley Gerebics at cell: (248) 472-6524 to arrange fast tracking of the axle to FCA. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.

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