Skylark L4-138 2.3L SOHC VIN 3 MFI QUAD 4 (1992)

Steering Wheel: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Exhaust Noise, Coolant Leak, Steering Vibration
Bulletin: 92-6-14A
Date: July '92
Ref. No.: 92-243-6
Corp. Ref. No.: 236106R
SUBJECT:
GROWL NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, COOLANT LEAK OR STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION (REPLACE ENGINE MOUNT LOWER STRUT)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1992 SKYLARK
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD "2.3L (VIN 3)" TO SPECIFIC STATEMENTS OF TEXT, TO DELETE TWO (2) INSPECTION
STATEMENTS, AND TO CHANGE THE LABOR OPERATION NUMBER AND LABOR TIME ALLOWANCES. PLEASE DISCARD BULLETIN
# 92-6-14 AND REPLACE WITH THIS BULLETIN.
CONDITION:
Some owners of 1992 Skylarks may experience 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 outlet hose, 2.3L (VIN 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.
Service Infonnation:
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Refer to Section 6A7 for lower engine mount strut replacement.
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Be sure to inspect the following items. Some items may not apply to all vehicles.
-Engine cooling system for leaks.
-Radiator outlet hose for possible damage and/or leaks, 2.3L (VIN 3).
-Drive axle boots for damage.
-Electrical wires and connections for damage.
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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. Refer to illustration for correct fastener tightening specifications, bolt usage and bolt
location.