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8A
 - 10
 ELECTRICAL 
• 
STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 
TEST CONDITIONS  • PLACE GEAR SELECTOR
 IN
 PARK OR NEUTRAL AND SET PARK BRAKE
 OR
 EQUIVALENT. • VERIFY BATTERY STATE-OF-CHARGE AND CRANKING CAPACITY, SEE BATTERY SECTION. 
• CLEAN BATTERY TOP, POSTS, AND TERMINALS. 
• VERIFY ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION. 
• DISCONNECT AND GROUND COIL CABLE.  SYMPTOM 
SYMPTOM  SYMPTOM SYMPTOM  SYMPTOM 
STARTER FAILS TO  STARTER FAILS TO STARTER ENGAGES,  STARTER ENGAGES STARTER DOES NOT 
ENGAGE.
 NO SOUNDS 
 ENGAGE
 SOLENOID  FAILS TO TURN DRIVE CLUTCH 
DISENGAGE
 AFTER 
OR RELAY CLICKS  ENGINE. DOME
 LIGHT 
 SPINS
 OUT 
ENGINE STARTS 
DIMS 
POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
 POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
 POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
STARTER CONTROL 
 RESISTANCE
 TOO 
RESISTANCE
 TOO DRIVE CLUTCH
 FAULTY 
IGNITION
 SWITCH 
CIRCUIT
 FAULTY 
 HIGH
 IN
 STARTER 
 HIGH
 IN
 STARTER 
FAULTY 
FEED CIRCUIT  FEED CIRCUIT 
BROKEN
 TEETH 
IGNITION
 SWITCH  ON RING GEAR 
STARTER RELAY 
FAULTY 
 STARTER CONTROL  STARTER ASSEMBLY 
FAULTY 
CIRCUIT
 FAULTY  FAULTY 
STARTER ASSEMBLY 
PARK/NEUTRAL 
 FAULTY 
STARTER ASSEMBLY 
POSITION  STARTER SOLENOID  ENGINE 
FAULTY 
SWITCH 
 FAULTY 
SEIZED 
(AUTO
 TRANS.)  STARTER 
FAULTY
 OR  STARTER 
MISADJUSTED  STARTER ASSEMBLY  IMPROPERLY 
FAULTY 
 MOUNTED 
STARTER RELAY 
 REFER
 TO 
FAULTY 
 APPROPRIATE GROUP 
AND SECTION OF THIS 
MANUAL FOR PROPER 
STARTER ASSEMBLY 
 SERVICE
 AND TEST 
FAULTY 
 PROCEDURES
 FOR THE 
COMPONENTS INVOLVED 
J938A-9 
tery post and the solenoid threaded stud. The follow
ing operation will require a voltmeter, accurate to  1/10 of a volt. 
Before performing the tests, assure the following 
procedures are accomplished: 
 •
 Disconnect the distributor connector (gas engine). 
•
 Disconnect both wires on the fuel solenoid (diesel  engine) (Fig. 3).  Verify that: 
•
 all lights and accessories are OFF 
•
 transmission shift selector is in PARK (automatic) 
or NEUTRAL (manual) 
•
 parking brake is applied 
•
 battery is fully charged (refer to Battery Test Pro
cedures).  (1) Connect positive lead of voltmeter to battery 
negative post. Connect negative lead of voltmeter to 
battery negative cable clamp (Fig. 4). Rotate and 
 Fig.
 3
 Diesel
 Engine
 Fuel
 Solenoid   
     
        
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9 - 16
 ENGINES 
• 
CONDITION 
POSSIBLE
 CAUSES 
 CORRECTION 
EXCESSIVE
 VIBRATION 
 Loose
 or broken engine mounts. 
 Replace
 engine mounts. 
Damaged
 fan or improperly 
operating
 accessories. 
 Check
 and replace the vibrating components. 
Improperly operating vibration 
clamper.  Inspect/replace the vibration damper. 
Improperly operating fan hub.  Inspect/replace the fan hub. 
Worn
 or
 damaged
 alternator 
 bearing. 
 Check/replace
 the alternator. 
Flywheel
 housing
 misaligned.  Check/correct flywheel alignment. 
Loose
 or broken power 
component. 
 Inspect
 the crankshaft and rods for damage
 that
 causes
 an 
unbalance.
 Repair/replace as required. 
Worn
 or unbalanced driveline 
 components. 
 Check/repair driveline components. 
EXCESSIVE
 ENGINE 
NOISES 
 Drive belt squeal, insufficient 
tension
 or abnormally high 
 loading. 
 Check
 the tensioner and inspect the drive belt. Make sure water 
pump,
 tensioner pulley, fan hub and alternator turn
 freely. 
Intake air or exhaust leaks.  Refer to
 Excessive
 Exhaust
 Smoke
 (Engine
 Diagnosis— 
Performance). 
Excessive
 valve
 lash 
 Adjust
 valves.
 Make sure the
 push
 rods are not bent and rocker 
levers or adjusting screws are not severely worn. Replace bent 
or
 severely worn
 pads. 
Turbocharger
 noise. 
 Check
 turbocharger impeller and turbine wheel for housing 
contact. Repair/replace as required. 
Gear
 train
 noise. 
 Visually
 inspect and measure gear
 backlash.
 Replace gears as 
required. 
Power
 function knock. 
 Check/replace
 rod and main bearings. 
ALTERNATOR
 NOT 
CHARGING
 OR IN-
 SUFFICIENT
 CHARGING 
 Loose
 or corroded battery 
connections. 
Alternator belt slipping.  Clean/tighten battery connection. 
Check/replace
 belt tensioner. Check/replace belt. 
Alternator pulley loose on 
 shaft. 
 Tighten pulley. 
Improperly operating 
alternator. 
 Check/replace
 alternator. 
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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS (DIESEL ENGINE) - MECHANICAL (CONT.)   
     
        
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5.9L
 (DIESEL)
 ENGINE
 9-153 
TORQUE
 SPECIFICATIONS 
COMPONENT 
Air
 Fuel
 Control
 Banjo Screw (In Pump) .... 
Air
 Fuel
 Control
 Fitting
 (In
 Head) 
Alternator
 Ground Cable Mounting to
 Block 
Alternator
 Mounting to
 Water
 Pump
 Inlet
 .. 
Alternator
 Pulley 
 Alternator
 Support
 (Upper) 
Battery
 Cable
 (Negative)
 Mounting to Block , 
Belt
 Tensioner
 Mounting 
Block
 Heater
 Mounting 
Cab
 Heater
 Hose
 Clamp 
Cab
 Heater
 Tubing
 Clamp Mounting....... 
Camshaft
 Thrust
 Plate 
Clutch Cover Mounting to
 Flywheel
 ... 
Connecting Rod
 (Alternately
 tighten
 in 3 steps)  Step 1 
Step 2 
Step 3 . 
Cooling Fan Mounting to
 Fan
 Clutch 
Crossover
 Clamp (Air) 
Cylinder
 Head
 Mounting Bolts 
1.
 All
 Bolts.... 
2.
 Long
 Bolts
 ......... 
3.
 Tighten
 All
 Bolts
 An
 Additional 
Exhaust
 Manifold 
Exhaust
 Outlet
 Pipe
 - V
 Band
 Clamp 
Exhaust
 Pipe
 Clamp Mounting 
Exhaust
 Pipe
 Steady
 Rest
 Mounting to Trans . 
Fan
 Clutch Mounting/Fan Hub
 (L
 Hand
 Threads).. 
Fan Hub
 Bracket
 Mounting 
Fan Hub Bearing
 Retaining
 Capscrew 
Fan
 Pulley
 to
 Fan
 Hub 
Fan
 Pulley
 Crankshaft . 
Fan
 Shroud
 Mounting Nuts 
Flywheel
 Bolts 
Flywheel
 Housing
 - Adaptor 
Front
 Engine
 Mount Isolator Mounting to Mount.. 
Front
 Engine
 Mount Through Bolt 
Front
 Engine
 Mount to Block 
Front
 Oil
 Filler
 Pipe
 -
 Access
 Cover 
Fuel
 Banjo Screw (In
 Fuel
 Pump) 
Fuel
 Banjo Screw (In
 Head) 
Fuel
 Banjo Screw (In
 Injector) 
Fuel
 Filter 
Fuel
 Heater
 Assembly
 Mounting 
Fuel
 Heater
 Ground Mounting to
 Intake
 Manifold 
Fuel
 Link
 Fitting
 (High Pressure) 
Fuel
 Low Pressure Supply 
Fuel
 Pump
 Drive
 Gear
 (With
 Pump
 Unlocked) 
Fuel
 Pump Lock (Bosch) 
 TORQUE 
12 N-m  9 ft. lbs. 
8 N-m  6 ft. lbs. 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
41 N*m  30 ft. lbs. 
80 N-m  60 ft. lbs. 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
77 N-m  57 ft. lbs. 
43 N-m  32 ft. lbs. 
12 N-m  9 ft. lbs. 
4 N-m  (35 in. lbs.) 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
23 N-m  17 ft. lbs. 
35 N-m  26 ft. lbs. 
70 N-m  51 ft. lbs. 
100 N-m  73 ft. lbs. 
20 N-m  15 ft. lbs. 
5
 N-m  (44 in. lbs.) 
90 N-m  66 ft. lbs. 
120 N-m  89 ft. lbs. 
90° 
43 N-m  32 ft. lbs. 
8 N-m  (72 in. lbs.) 
27 N-m  20 ft. lbs. 
68 N-m  50 ft. lbs. 
57 N-m  42 ft. lbs. 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
77 N-m  57 ft. lbs. 
9 N-m  7 ft. lbs. 
9 N-m  7 ft. lbs. 
11 N-m  (95 in. lbs.) 
137 N-m  101 ft. lbs. 
60 N-m  44 ft. lbs. 
109 N-m  80 ft. lbs. 
41 N-m  30 ft. lbs. 
60 N-m  44 ft. lbs. 
Hand
 Tighten 
32 N-m  24 ft. lbs. 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
8 N-m  6 ft. lbs. 
Vi
 Turn
 after
 contact 
32 N-m  24 ft. lbs. 
12 N-m  9 ft. lbs. 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
24 N-m  18 ft. lbs. 
65 N-m  48 ft. lbs. 
30 N-m  22 ft. lbs. 
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