Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2306

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BODY (Continued)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BUZZ, SQUEAK &
RATTLE
Buzz, Squeak & Rattles (BSR) may be caused by
any one or more of the following and may be cor-
rected as indicated:
• Loose fasteners should be tightened to specifica-
tions.
• Damaged or missing clips should be replaced.
• Damaged trim panels should be replaced.
ITEM
Itch And Squeak
Tape
Black Nylon Flock
High Density
Urethane Foam
Open Cell Foam
Tape
Closed Cell Low
Density Foam Tape
NYE Grease 880
Krytox Oil
Krytox Grease
BUZZ, SQUEAK & RATTLE KIT
FEATURES
An abrasion resistant material
thin enough to conform to most
irregular surfaces. Stops most
itches and squeaks.
Nylon Flock with an aggressive
acrylic adhesive. Provides for
cushioning and compression fit,
also isolates components.
Water-resistant.
Tear resistant, highly resilient
and durable.
Soft foam conforms to irregular
surfaces.
Soft, conformable. Water-
resistant.
Long life.
Long life. Will not dry out or
harm plastics or rubber.
Long life. Will not dry out or
harm plastics or rubber.
• Incorrectly installed trim panels should be rein-
stalled properly.
Many BSR complaints such as loose trim, can be
serviced using the Mopar Parts BSR Noise Reduc-
tion Kit. This kit contains various tapes including
foam, flock and anti-squeak used to eliminate noises
caused by metal, plastic and vinyl components. Long
life lubricants and greases can also be used on a vari-
ety of components. Refer to the Buzz, Squeak & Rat-
tle Kit table for material contents and usage.
APPLICATIONS
Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic, metal and
vinyl, vinyl and plastic. Interior.
Examples: Trim panels and
bezels.
Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic, vinyl and
plastic.
Examples: Pull cups, bezels,
clips, ducts, top cover to glass,
cowl panel.
Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic. Water-
resistant.
Examples: I/P, heavy metal
rattles, isolating brackets.
Wire harness and connector
wrap.
Examples: Seals, gasket,
wiring, heat ducts.
Wherever bulk is needed.
Prevents closing flutters and
rattles when applied to door
watershield.
Examples: Door, I/P.
Suspensions.
Examples: Strut busings, sway
bars.
When access is not possible, oil
will migrate to condition. Vinyl,
rubber, plastic, metal.
Examples: Convertible top
bushings, pull cups trim panel
inserts.
Vinyl, rubber, plastic, metal,
glass.
Examples: Weather-strips,
backlite and windshield
moldings.
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SERVICE TEMP
-40° to 225°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 107°
Celsius)
-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)
-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)
-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)
-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)
-40° to 390°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 200°
Celsius)
-30° to 400°
Fahrenheit
(-34° to 205°
Celsius)
-30° to 400°
Fahrenheit
(-34° to 205°
Celsius)