Engine - Exhaust Noise, Coolant Leak, Steering Vibration

NUMBER:
92-T-105

CORP.REF.NO:
236106R

DATE:
July 1992

SECTION:
6A7



SUBJECT
GROWL NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, COOLANT LEAK OR STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION - REPLACE ENGINE MOUNT LOWER STRUT

MODELS/YEARS
1992 ACHIEVA



CONDITION:
Some 1992 Achieva's may exhibit the following conditions:

1. Engine rocking more than normal back and forth in engine compartment during acceleration and deceleration.

2. Exhaust noise at the exhaust manifold seal during acceleration and deceleration.

3. Engine coolant leak from the radiator outlet hose, 2.3L (VIN A, D, 3).

4. Engine vibration felt through the steering wheel.

5. Growl or grounding out noise from the underhood area.

CAUSE:
Engine mount lower strut breaking from road shock, road debris impact or repeated rapid acceleration.

CORRECTION:
Replace engine mount lower strut.

1. Refer to Section 6A7 for lower engine mount strut replacement.

2. Be sure to inspect the following items. Some items may not apply to all vehicles.

a. Engine cooling system for leaks.

b. Radiator outlet hose for possible damage and/or leaks 2.3L (VIN A, D, 3).

c. Drive axle boots for damage.

d. Electrical wires and connections for damage.

3. The strut to bracket bolt (5) is tightened to 120 N-m (89 lbs.ft.) and is longer than the strut to the suspension support bolt, which is tightened to 75 N-m (55 lbs.ft.). Use hole "A" for automatic transaxles and hole "M" for manual transaxles. Refer to the illustration for correct fastener tightening specifications, bolt usage and bolt location.

Note:





The 3.3L (VIN N) has only one hole in the engine mount strut assembly bracket. (Refer to the illustration, item # 1)





VIN BREAKPOINTS






Use the New Part Numbers when replacing the Lower Engine Mount Strut