Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
Engine Mount: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Mount - Excessive Vibration at Idle
Bulletin No: 006/98
Issued: 11/24/98
Revised:
Category
B (01)
Applicable Model/s
1995-98 Protege
Subject
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT IDLE, IN DRIVE OR IN REVERSE GEARS
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1995-98 Proteges with Z5 & BP engines and automatic transmissions.
DESCRIPTION
An excessive vibration may be felt at idle when the transmission is in drive or reverse gears. This may be caused by the No.1 engine mount material
becoming hardened or cracked. A modified part is available which is more heat resistant.
Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicle repaired according to the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer complaint.
2.
Inspect the No.1 engine mount for cracks and/or hardening.
If No.1 engine mount has failed, replace it with a modified part.
If No. 1 engine mount has not failed, refer to the Workshop Manual for further diagnostics.
3.
Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Note
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This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term
information.
