CIC Data Base Inquiry
Reference No. 190

Date of Request: November 3, 2003
Original Date Posted: December 23, 2003
 

Subject:             Expand “labor note” to more clearly define operation

Make:                         Chrysler

Model:                          300M

Year:                            99-02

Operation:                     R&I front fender splash shield 

Time allowance:            Mitchell                        0.3 hrs

Labor text note:           With strut assembly removed

                                    Motor                           0.3 hrs

Labor text note:           Time is with strut removed

                                    ADP                            Presently not known

                                    CCC                             Same as Motor

                                    Labor text note:           Same as Motor

Date of Inquiry:          November 3, 2003

Inquiry (as stated by inquirer)

Suggestion:

¨       Motor: Please review operation and labor note.

¨       Mitchell: Please review operation and labor note.

¨       ADP: Please review operation.

Response:

Mitchell:  The current published labor note is clear to the estimator by stating “w/Strut Assy Removed.”  The front suspension headnotes list R&I Strut Assy at 1.1hrs.  Strut Assy R&I includes disconnect and connect of ball joint and R&I wheel.  Per Chrysler service procedures, the caliper is suspended and there is no need to bleed brake system.

MOTOR: 4/1/05 Updated the footnote on the front fender liner to indicate that the strut and knuckle are to be removed in order to gain access to the fender liner.

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