Toronado V6-3800 3.8L (1988)
Engine Mount: Customer Interest
Engine - Clunk/Grounding Noise On Acceleration/Shifting
NUMBER:
88-T-18
CORP. REF. NO., 806101
DATE:
January 1988
SECTION:
6A
SUBJECT ENGINE CLUNK OR GROUNDING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION OR SHIFTING
MODELS/YEARS
1987 TORONADO; EARLY 1988 TORONADO
(UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN JU300942)
Figure 1
If above described noise condition is noted in the engine area during acceleration or drivetrain torque reversals, inspect the front engine mount bracket
bolts (refer to Figure 1) for presence and proper torques. If bolt(s) is (are) missing or low torque is noted, the following procedure should be followed:
1.
Raise car.
2.
Remove lower engine mount bracket bolt and discard (refer to Figure 1).
3.
Remove A/C compressor splash shield.
4.
Inspect engine mount bracket to engine block bolts (2) for presence and tightness (100 N-m or 74 ft.lbs.).
5.
Apply adhesive (part number 12345493) to the thread of the new lower engine mount bracket bolt (part number 11509843). Install new bolt and
new washer (part number 14038397) and tighten to 32 N-m (24 ft.lbs.). If 32 N-m (24 ft.lbs.) is not obtained, inspect for stripped threads in the
engine mount bracket. If threads are stripped, replace the bracket. Refer to the Chassis Service Manual for engine mount bracket replacement
procedure. If bracket is replaced, install new lower bracket bolt and washer as described above.
6.
Install A/C compressor splash shield.
7.
Lower car.
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