Grand AM V6-3300 3.3L (1992)
Engine Mount: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Exhaust Noise, Coolant Leak or Vibration
Bulletin Number: 92-6-48A
Reference Number: 236106R
Publish Date: 7/92
Subject:
GROWL NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, COOLANT LEAK OR STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION (REPLACE ENGINE MOUNT LOWER STRUT)
Models Affected:
1992 GRAND AM MODELS
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD "2.3L (VIN A, D, 3)" TO SPECIFIC STATEMENTS OF TEXT, TO DELETE 2 INSPECTION
STATEMENTS, AND TO CHANGE THE LABOR OPERATION NUMBER AND LABOR TIME ALLOWANCES. THIS BULLETIN CANCELS
AND REPLACES BULLETIN 92-6-48 ISSUED 6/92.
Condition:
Some owners of 1992 Grand Am models 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 radiator outlet hose, 2.3L (VIN A, D, 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 Information:
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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.
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Engine cooling system for leaks.
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Radiator outlet hose for possible damage and/or leaks 2.3L (VIN A, D, 3).
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Drive axle boots for damage.
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Electrical wires and connections for damage
