Engine - Knocking Noise From From Right Front of Vehicle
NUMBER: 92-T-171CORP.REF.NO: 336103
DATE: April 1993
SECTION: 0A, 3E, 6A
SUBJECT:
KNOCK NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE - REPLACE RIGHT FRONT ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD
MODELS/YEARS:
1992 ACHIEVA WITH THE 3.3L (VIN N) ENGINE
CONDITION:
Some 1992 Achievas with the 3.3L engine may exhibit a knocking noise coming from the right front of the vehicle. This noise can be mis-diagnosed as an engine knock noise.
CAUSE:
The crankshaft pulley bolts may be contacting the right engine splash shield.
CORRECTION:
Replace right side engine splash shield if there is evidence the bolts contacted the splash shield. Use revised P/N 22587198, engine splash shield.
1. Raise vehicle, refer to Section 0A in the 1992 Achieva Service Manual.
2. Remove right front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove right front engine splash shield.
4. Install right front engine splash shield.
5. Install right front tire and wheel assembly, refer to Section 3E in the 1992 Achieva Service Manual.
6. Lower vehicle.
Parts are expected to be available on May 3, 1993.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
See the current Labor Time Guide.