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1A General Engine Information
1A General Engine Information
ENGINE
SECTION 1A
KNOCK DIAGNOSIS
Definition for Knock knock is a noticeable noise, but not as loud. Light knock
Engine knock refers to various types of engine noise. can be caused by worn internal engine components.
Heavy knock is usually very loud and the result of broken Loose or broken external engine components can also
or excessively worn internal engine components. Light cause heavy or light knock.
NOISE DIAGNOSIS
Main Bearing Noise
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Are dull thuds or knocks heard with every engine
1
revolution? - Go to Step 2 System OK
Check the oil pump pressure. Go to Oil
2 - Pressure Test Go to Step 3
Is the oil pump pressure low?
Inspect the crankshaft end play. Go to
Does the crankshaft end play exceed the value Crankshaft
3
specified? 0.1 mm Replacement
(0.0039 in.) Procedure Go to Step 4
Inspect the crankshaft journals. Go to
Are the crankshaft journals out-of-round? 0.004 mm Crankshaft
4
(0.0002 in.) Replacement
max. Procedure Go to Step 5
Inspect the belt tension. Go to
Does the belt tension exceed the value specified? Timing Belt
5
- Replacement
Procedure Go to Step 6
Inspect the crankshaft pulley. Go to
Is the crankshaft pulley loose? Crankshaft
6
- Replacement
Procedure System OK
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLEANLINESS AND CARE ON-ENGINE SERVICE
An automobile engine is a combination of many ma- Caution: Disconnect thenegativebattery cablebeĆ
chined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with toler- fore removing or installing any electrical unit, or
ances that are measured in the ten-thousandths of whenatool orequipmentcouldeasilycomeinconĆ
an inch. When any internal engine parts are serviced, tact with exposedelectrical terminals. DisconnectĆ
care and cleanliness are important. A liberal coating of ingthiscablewill helpprevent personal injuryand
engine oil should be applied to friction areas during as- damagetothevehicle. Theignitionmust alsobein
sembly, to protect and lubricate the surfaces on initial LOCKunlessotherwisenoted.
operation. Proper cleaning and protection of machined
surfaces and friction areas is part of the repair proce- Notice: Any time the air cleaner is removed, the intake
dure. This is considered standard shop practice even if opening should be covered. This will protect against ac-
not specifically stated. cidental entrance of foreign material, which could follow
the intake passage into the cylinder and cause extensive
Whenever valve train components are removed for ser-
damage when the engine is started.
vice, they should be kept in order. They should be
installed in the same locations, and with the same mating
surfaces, as when they were removed.
Battery cables should be disconnected before any major
work is performed on the engine. Failure to disconnect
cables may result in damage to wire harness or other
electrical parts.