Engine Mount - Click/Snap Noise
NO.: 09-02-93GROUP: Engine
DATE: Apr. 16, 1993
SUBJECT:
Left Engine Mount Click/Snap Noise
MODELS:
1992-1993 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
(AG) Daytona
(AJ) LeBaron Coupe
(AP) Shadow/Sundance
(AS) Caravan/Grand Caravan/Caravan C/V
Voyager/Grand Voyager/Town & Country
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN DOES NOT APPLY TO 1992-1993 SHADOW CONVERTIBLE OR LEBARON CONVERTIBLE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "Clicking/Snapping" noise from the left side of the engine compartment while accelerating or decelerating from a stop. This noise is more prevalent when the engine compartment is hot.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. With the windows closed and engine running, apply a load to the engine while in drive (first) with the parking brake applied.
2. Release the load and shift into reverse.
3. While applying a load in reverse, with the brakes applied, listen for the "Clicking/Snapping" noise.
4. If noise cannot be heard, or the vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, drive the vehicle at low speeds with several quick, but not hard acceleration and deceleration moves.
5. If the noise is heard, proceed with the following repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR Left Engine Support 4668314
(All Vehicles With Manual Transaxle)
AR Left Engine Support 4668332
(All Vehicles With 3 Speed Automatic Transaxle)
AR Left Engine Support 4668333
(All Vehicles With 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the left engine support with a revised one.
1. Remove the left engine support as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
2. Install the appropriate revised left engine support as outlined in the appropriate service manual. Tighten the long support bolt to 55 FT.LBS. (+5 to -10 FT.LBS.).
NOTE:
THIS ENGINE MOUNT IS A NEW "TWO-PIECE" SLIDER TYPE. ONCE THE LONG SUPPORT BOLT IS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE SPLIT SLIDER TUBE LOCKS AND WILL NOT SLIDE OR MOVE WITHIN THE ALUMINUM CORE OF THE MOUNT. ANY ENGINE CENTERING MUST BE DONE WITH THE SUPPORT BOLT ENGAGED IN THE WELD NUT LOOSELY WITH NO TORQUE APPLIED. SEE ILLUSTRATION.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 09-40-20-97 0.6 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 68 - Noisy