Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Is there a heavy knock when the engine is hot and torque is applied? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
2 | Inspect the balancer and the pulley hub. Is the balancer of the pulley hub broken? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
3 | Replace the broken balancer on the pulley hub. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
4 | Inspect the torque converter bolts. Are the bolts tightened to value specified? | 35+30°+15° N·m (26+30°+15° lb ft) | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
5 | Tighten the torque converter bolts. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
6 | Inspect the accessory belts. Are the belts too tight or nicked? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Replace and/or tension the belts to specifications, as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
8 | Inspect the exhaust system. Is the system grounded? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Reposition the system, as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
10 | Inspect the flywheel. Is the flywheel cracked? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 |
11 | Replace the flywheel. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
12 | Inspect the main bearing clearance. Is the clearance more than the value specified? | 0.026-03042 mm (0.0012-0.0016 in) | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14 |
13 | Replace the main bearings as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
14 | Inspect the rod bearing clearance. Is the clearance more than the specified value? | 0.070 mm (0.0028 in) | Go to Step 15 | System OK |
15 | Replace the rod bearings as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
