Isolating Vibration
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Some engine/transaxle combinations cannot be balanced in this manner due to limited clearances between the torque converter bolts and the engine. Ensure that the bolts do not bottom out in the lug nuts or the torque converter cover could be dented and cause internal damage.
To isolate and correct a flywheel or torque converter vibration, separate the torque converter from the flywheel to determine if vibration is in the engine or transmission.
- With the engine at idle speed and the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, observe the vibration.
- Turn the engine OFF.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the transmission converter cover bolts and the cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .
- Mark the relationship of the converter to the flywheel.
- Remove the bolts attaching the converter to the flywheel. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement .
- Slide the torque converter away from the flywheel.
- Rotate the flywheel and torque converter to inspect for defects or missing balance weights. Refer to ENGINE FLYWHEEL CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine at idle speed and the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, observe the vibration. Refer to VIBRATION ANALYSIS - ENGINE in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.
- Turn the engine OFF.