Repair Procedure Part 1

1. Test drive the vehicle while at operating temperature and listen for a whine noise from the Drivetrain.

Is there a whine type noise coming from the transaxle area between 32 - 105 km/h (20 - 65 MPH)?

^ YES - Proceed to step 2.

^ NO - This TSB does NOT apply. Refer to the Repair Manual for additional diagnosis.

2. Confirm the fluid level is at the correct level. If adjustment was necessary, test drive again to see if the noise has improved. If no improvement, determine if the VIN is before or after the production change.

^ BEFORE - Perform Repair Procedure A

^ AFTER - Perform Repair Procedure B

PROCEDURE A

1. Replace the engine mounting insulators (LH & Rear) and the left front drive shaft damper.

A. Replace the engine mounting insulator LH.





(1) Remove the V-bank cover subassembly by detaching the 3 clips.





(2) Remove the radiator support opening cover by removing the 9 clips.





(3) Remove the battery clamp sub- assembly.

1. Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

2. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

3. Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the battery bracket front, and then remove the battery clamp.

(4) Remove the battery.





(5) Remove the front battery bracket.

1. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

2. Remove the 4 bolts and front bracket





(6) Remove the battery bracket reinforcement by removing the 2 bolts.

(7) Remove the air cleaner cap subassembly.





1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

2. Disconnect the VSV (air intake control) connector.

3. Disconnect the wire harness clamp and 2 vacuum hoses.

4. Disconnect the No. 3 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.

5. Loosen the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.

6. Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.

7. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.

(8) Remove the air cleaner case.





1. Disconnect the harness clamp.

2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

3. Remove the wire harness clamp.





(9) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket for the engine harness.

(10) Raise the vehicle and remove the engine undercovers.





1. Remove the 8 plastic clips, 8 bolts, and the No.1 engine undercover.

2. Remove the 3 plastic clips and the No.2 engine undercover.

3. Lower the vehicle.

(11) Using a hydraulic jack with a rubber pad or wood block, gently support the engine/transaxle assembly to remove the load from the bolt and nut of the engine mounting insulator LH.





(12) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.

(13) Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH.





(14) Install the NEW engine mounting insulator LH with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft*lbf)