Test Description
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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
- 5
This step inspects the driveline components that may be the cause of the clunk noise. The noise may resonate to the transmission.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: A clunk is heard and/or felt on acceleration or deceleration. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Symptoms - Manual Transmission (MG9) and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Manual Transmission (MG9) |
| 2 | Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or damaged. Refer to Engine Mount Inspection
. Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the transmission mounts for being loose or damaged. Refer to Transmission Mount Inspection . Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the transmission to engine fasteners for being loose or missing. Refer to Fastener Specifications (On Vehicle) Fastener Specifications (MG9) . Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the driveline for causing the clunk. Refer to Symptoms - Propeller Shaft
. Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
| 7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 1 |