Real Axle Shaft Causes Vibration for Chrysler
This bulletin applies to 2015 Chrysler 300 vehicles. Customers may complain about a slight shake/vibration felt in the seat and floor, generated from the rear of the vehicle, most noticed on smooth roads at steady cruising speeds of 50-80 mph. The concern may be narrowed down to the rear axle shafts. If the vehicle VIN date code range includes any number between 3094 through 3384, replace both rear half shafts.
P/N PART
52123952AC............ rear half shaft, 2.62:1 axle ratio, RWD
68277002AB........... rear half shaft, 3.07:1 ratio, RWD
52123958AD............rear half shaft, AWD only
06509598AA............ rear hub nut
68232947AA............. rear axle fluid
04318032.................. Loctite thread adhesive
Inspect the affected date code range on both axle shaft labels.
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