Low oil pressure

1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.
2. Repair or replace damaged components, as required.

Worn accessory drive components

Abnormalities such as severe cracking, bumps or missing areas in the accessory drive belt and/or misalignment of system components.

1. Inspect the accessory drive system.
2. Repair or replace, as required.

Loose or damaged crankshaft balancer

1. Inspect the crankshaft balancer.
2. Repair or replace, as required.

Detonation or spark knock

Verify the correct operation of the ignition controls system. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Controls.

Loose torque converter bolts

1. Inspect the torque converter bolts and flex plate.
2. Repair or replace, as required.

Loose or damaged flywheel/flex plate

Repair or replace the flywheel/flex plate.

Oil pump screen loose, damaged or restricted

1. Inspect the oil pump screen.
2. Repair or replace, as required.

Excessive piston-to-cylinder bore clearance

1. Inspect the piston and cylinder bore.
2. Repair, as required.

Excessive piston pin-to-bore clearance

1. Inspect the piston, pin, and connecting rod.
2. Replace the piston and pin as an assembly, as required.

Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required:

Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required:

Incorrect piston, piston pin and connecting rod installation

Pistons must be installed with the mark or dimple on the top of the piston facing the front of the engine. Piston pins must be centered in the connecting rod pin bore.

1. Verify the pistons, piston pins and connecting rods are installed correctly. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation.
2. Repair, as required.