GTO V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Diagnostic Aids
The accessory drive components may have an affect on engine vibration. An overcharged air conditioning (A/C) system, a power steering system
restriction, or the incorrect fluid, or an extra load placed on the generator are suggested items to inspect. To help identify an intermittent or an
improper condition, vary the loads on the accessory drive components.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the steps in the diagnostic table.
2. This test is to verify that the vibration is present during diagnosing. Other vehicle components may cause a similar symptom such as the exhaust
system, or the drivetrain.
3. This test is to verify that the drive belts or accessory drive components may be causing the vibration. Remove the drive belts and operate the
engine for a few seconds, this will verify if the vibration is related to the drive belts or not. With the drive belts removed the water pump will not
operate and the engine may overheat. Also diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may set when the engine is operated with the drive belts removed.
4. The drive belts may cause a vibration. While the drive belts is removed this is the best time to inspect the condition of the drive belts.
6. Inspection of the fasteners can eliminate the possibility that a incorrect bolt, nut, spacer, or washer was installed.
8. This step should only be performed if the fan is driven by the drive belt. Inspect the engine cooling fan for bent, twisted, loose, or cracked blades.
Inspect the fan clutch for smooth operation. Inspect for a bent fan shaft or a bent mounting flange.
9. Inspect the water pump drive shaft for being bent. Also inspect the water pump bearings for smooth operation and excessive play. Compare the
water pump with a known, good water pump.
