DI01-14
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS (Cont'd)
Condition
Engine Noise
Valve Noise
Piston, Ring,
Cylinder Noise
Connecting Rod
Noise
Crankshaft
Noise
CHANGED BY
EFFECTIVE DATE
AFFECTED VIN
Probable Cause
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Inadequate valve clearance
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Abrasion of valve stem or guide.
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Weak valve spring.
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Abrasion of the piston, the ring
or the cylinder.
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Abrasion of the connecting rod
bearing.
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Loosened the connecting rod
nut.
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Abrasion of the crankshaft
bearing.
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Abrasion of the crankshaft
journal.
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Loosened bearing cap bolt.
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Excessive clearance of the
crankshaft thrust bearing.
•
Low oil pressure.
Correction
•
Adjust the valve clearance.
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Replace the valve stem or the
guide.
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Replace the spring.
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Boring the cylinder or replace
the piston, the ring or the
cylinder.
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Replace the bearing.
•
Tighten to the specified torque
•
Replace the bearing.
•
Grind or replace the crankshaft
journal.
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Tighten to the specified torque.
•
Adjust or replace.
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Refer to "Low Oil Pressure" in
this section.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
DI ENG SM - 2004.4