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TEST CONDITIONS
C3: CHECK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
1 Carry out the exhaust system neutralizing
procedure.
• Is the exhaust system OK?
zYe s GO to C4 .
zNo
REPAIR as necessary. ROAD TEST as
necessary.
C4: CHECK THE POWERTRAIN/DRIVETRAIN MOUNTS
1 Carry out the powertrain/drivetrain mount neut-
ralizing procedure
• Are the powertrain/drivetrain mounts OK?
zYe s Vehicle condition corrected. ROAD TEST as
necessary.
zNoINSTALL new powertrain/drivetrain mounts
as necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
PINPOINT TEST D : WHEEL END VIBRATION ANALYSIS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
D1: INSPECT THE WHEELS AND TIRES
1 Inspect the wheels and tires.
REFER to:
Wheels and Tires (204-04 Wheels
and Tires, Diagnosis and Testing).
• Are the wheels and tires OK?
zYe s GO to D2 .
zNo
INSTALL new wheels or tires as necessary.
REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels
and Tires, Removal and Installation).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
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TEST CONDITIONS
D2: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS
1 Inspect the wheel bearings.
• Are the wheel bearings OK?
zYe s GO to D3 .
zNo
INSTALL new wheel bearings as necessary.
REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
D3: INSPECT THE WHEEL AND TIRE RUNOUT
1 Inspect the wheel and tire runout.
• Is the wheel and tire runout OK?
zYe s Balance the wheels and tires. Refer to the
wheel balance equipment manufacturer's
instructions. ROAD TEST as necessary.
zNoINSTALL new wheels or tires as necessary.
REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels
and Tires, Removal and Installation).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
PINPOINT TEST E : NON-AXLE NOISE
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
E1: INSPECT THE VEHICLE TRIM
1 Check the radiator grille and trim panels to see
if they are the source of the noise.
• Are the vehicle trim components causing the noise?
zYe s
INSTALL new trim components or REPAIR as
necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
zNoGO to E2.
E2: CHECK THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FOR NOISE
1 Ignition switch in position III.
2Ignition switch in position II.
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TEST CONDITIONS
3 Check the A/C system components for noise by
turning the A/C system on and off.
• Is the A/C system causing the noise?
zYe s INSPECT the A/C system.
REFER to: Climate Control System (412-00
Climate Control System - General Informa-
tion, Diagnosis and Testing).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
zNo
GO to E3.
E3: CHECK NON-FACTORY FITTED ACCESSORIES
1 Check any non-factory installed accessories for
being the source of the noise. For example:
touch condition body-to-frame, antennas,
deflectors and fog lights.
• Are the accessories the cause of the noise?
zYe s ADJUST, REPAIR, or INSTALL new
accessories or fasteners as required. ROAD
TEST as necessary.
zNoVERIFY the customer concern.
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Condenser
General EquipmentCable TiesMaterials
Specification
Name
WSH-M1C231-B /
6U7J-M1C231-AA
Compressor Oil - Air
Conditioning
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
1. Torque: 5Nm
2. Torque: 8Nm
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1
2
2
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Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Coat the O-ring seals on the refrigerant lines.
Material: Compressor Oil - Air Conditioning
(WSH-M1C231-B / 6U7J-M1C231-AA)
refrigerant oil
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Clutch and Clutch Field Coil
General EquipmentPuller
Removal
1. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor -
2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (412-01
Climate Control, Removal and Installation).
2. Torque: 13
Nm
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3.General Equipment: Puller
E112211
4. NOTE: Note the position of the component
before removal.
E112212
Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure that the component is
installed to the position noted before removal.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap
Adjustment (412-00 Climate Control System
- General Information, General Procedures).
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6. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings
are sealed. Torque: 25 Nm
7.
Installation
1.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Coat the O-ring seals on the refrigerant lines.
Material: Compressor Oil - Air Conditioning
(WSH-M1C231-B / 6U7J-M1C231-AA)
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Suction Accumulator
Materials
Specification
Name
WSH-M1C231-B /
6U7J-M1C231-AA
Compressor Oil - Air
Conditioning
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2. Remove the right-hand headlamp.
3. 4. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings
are sealed. Torque: 8 Nm
5.
Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
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