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05-003-16
Brakes
August 20, 2016

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THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 05-003-14 REV. A, DATED
DECEMBER 20, 2014, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE A NEW MODEL
YEAR AND A NEW LOP.
SUBJECT:
Low Frequency Moan Heard During First Brake Apply
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper.
MODELS:
2012 - **2016** (MK)

Jeep Compass / Patriot

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with 4-Wheel-Disc Brakes (Sales
Codes BRF) or (Sales Code BRG).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A low frequency moan is heard during the first brake apply when in reverse while the
vehicle is cold or has been parked for several hours.
An audio sound file of the moan can be found in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT
under: Service Info> 05 - Brakes> 05 - Brakes, Base> Diagnosis and Testing.
If the low frequency moan can be verified, the addition of the anti-vibration bracket may
correct the condition.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.

Part No.

Description

1

68244275AB

Bracket Kit, Anti-Vibration.
(Kit includes: 2 brackets, 8 bolts, and 4 nuts)

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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in
DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 04 - Vehicle Quick
Reference> Hoisting - Standard Procedure.
2. Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies for access. Refer to the detailed service
procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 22 Tires and Wheels> Removal.
3. Remove and discard the two bolts securing the disc brake caliper adapter to the brake
backing plate (Fig. 1).
4. Secure the brake caliper with caliper adapter out of the way (Fig. 1).
5. Remove and discard the nuts securing the upper and lower control arms to the trailing
link (Fig. 1). Do not remove bolts during this step.

Fig. 1 Remove Rear Brake Caliper
1 - Caliper Anchor Mounting Bolts
2 - Brake Caliper
3 - Upper Control Arm Nut And Bolt
4 - Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt

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WARNING:To prevent personal injury and vehicle damage, use a suitable stand (1)
to properly support suspension components while replacing the bolts (2
and 3) securing the control arms to the trailing link (Fig. 2).
6. Remove and discard the bolt securing the upper control arm to the trailing link (Fig. 2).
Install the NEW bolt included with the anti-vibration bracket service kit.
NOTE: It may be helpful to use a pry bar to align the bolt holes in the lower control
arm and the trailing link (Fig. 2).
7. Remove and discard the bolt securing the lower control arm to the trailing link (Fig. 2).
Install the NEW bolt included with the anti-vibration bracket service kit.
8. Install the anti-vibration bracket to the upper and lower control arm bolts (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2 Install Anti-Vibration Bracket
1 - Support Stand
2 - Upper Control Arm Bolt
3 - Lower Control Arm Bolt
4 - Pry Bar
5 - Anti-Vibration Bracket

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9. Install the brake caliper with caliper adapter (Fig. 3).
10. Install by hand but do not tighten both of the NEW longer caliper anchor mounting
bolts included with the anti-vibration bracket service kit (Fig. 3).
11. Install by hand but do not tighten the NEW upper and lower control arm nuts included
with the anti-vibration bracket service kit (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3 Install Rear Brake Caliper
1 - Brake Caliper
2 - Caliper Anchor Mounting Bolts
3 - Control Arm Nuts

CAUTION: Ensure there is NO gap between the anti-vibration bracket and trailing
arm while tightening the control arm nuts and caliper mounting bolts.
Any clearance may cause the anti-vibration bracket not to seat properly
and may create a brake caliper to anti-vibration bracket clearance
concern.

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12. Thread the upper and lower control arm nuts fully onto the bolts until no clearance
remains between the nuts, anti-vibration bracket, and trailing arm. Do not tighten the
nuts at this time (Fig. 4).
NOTE: The upper and lower control arm bolts/nuts will be tightened to specification
at the end of the service procedure once the vehicle is resting at curb height
in order to prevent preloading of the control arm bushings.
13. Tighten the caliper anchor mounting bolts to 68 N•m (50 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 4).
14. Repeat the anti-vibration bracket installation process Step #3 through Step #13 for the
opposite side before continuing to Step #15. Installation of both right and left
anti-vibration brackets requires the same process.
15. Install both rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to the detailed service procedures
available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 22 - Tires and
Wheels> Installation.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the vehicle as necessary
to access control arms mounting bolts and nuts.
18. With the vehicle resting at curb height, tighten the bolts and nuts (2) securing the
upper and lower control arms to the trailing link to 105 N•m (77 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4 Brake And Control Arm Fasteners
1 - Brake Caliper Anchor Mounting Bolts
2 - Upper And Lower Control Arm Nuts

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POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
**05-85-05-9C

Description
Install Anti-Vibration Bracket Kit
(2 - Skilled)

FAILURE CODE:
ZZ

Service Action

Skill Category
4 - Chassis
Systems

Amount
0.8 Hrs.**