Vibration Diagnosis and Correction | Diagnostic Information and Procedures | Document ID: 5040259
Vibration Analysis - Engine/Accessory Isolation
Special Tools
CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH)
EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2
EL-38792-25 Inductive Pickup Timing Light
EL-47955 Multi Diagnostic Interface MDI
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools and Equipment.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
7. A loose, damaged, misaligned, or defective powertrain insulator and/or bracket may create
a transfer path into the passenger compartment.
8. A loose, damaged, misaligned, or defective exhaust system insulator and/or bracket may
create a transfer path into the passenger compartment.
9. Incorrectly seated and/or aligned powertrain components and/or exhaust system
components may create a transfer path into the passenger compartment.
When loosening powertrain mounts in order to re-bed the powertrain observe the following:
Do not loosen the mount bracket-to-engine bolts/nuts, do not loosen the mount bracket-to-
vehicle frame bolts/nuts if mount brackets are used.
Loosen the mount-to-mount bracket bolts/nuts if mount brackets are used, or loosen the
mount-to-slotted holes in vehicle frame bolts/nuts if a direct-mount design is used.
10. Non-rotating engine driven accessory component systems can no longer produce a unique
disturbance.
11. Non-rotating engine driven accessory components can no longer produce a unique
disturbance. If a disturbance is still present, but the characteristics have been altered, it is
possible that these component systems are acting as a transfer path for engine firing
frequency or a first order engine disturbance.
If a disturbance is still present, but the characteristics have NOT been altered, it is NOT
likely that these component systems are acting as a transfer path for engine firing
frequency or a first order engine disturbance.
14. If the mark placed on the face of an engine driven accessory pulley seems to stand still
while running this test, then that accessory system is either responding to an existing
frequency, such as engine firing pulses, or creating a disturbance.
15. A loose, damaged, misaligned, or defective engine driven accessory system insulator and/or
bracket may create a transfer path into the passenger compartment.
17. Removing the engine driven accessory and bracket, or brackets from the engine allows a
thorough inspection to determine if any conditions are present that may create a transfer
path into the passenger compartment.
Vibration Analysis - Engine/Accessory Isolation
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Were you sent here from the Vibration Analysis – Engine table? |
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Go to Vibration Analysis - Engine |
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Inspect the powertrain mounts—engine, transmission, transfer case, and direct-mount drive axle, if equipped—and any powertrain braces for the following conditions: Loose and/or missing fasteners Improper alignment Cracked, dry-rotted, and/or oil-soaked insulators Twisted, broken, torn, and/or collapsed insulators Bent, twisted, and/or deformed brackets Realign or replace powertrain mounts as indicated by the inspection. Did you find and correct a condition? |
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Inspect the exhaust system components for the following: Loose and/or missing fasteners Loose and/or missing heat shields Broken joints and/or couplings Loose, misaligned or missing brackets and/or insulator mountings Inadequate clearance to body and/or chassis components Inspect with the exhaust system both COLD and HOT; in NEUTRAL, FORWARD and REVERSE gears Improper alignment Disconnected and/or missing insulators Cracked, dry-rotted, and/or oil-soaked insulators Stretched, twisted, broken, torn, and/or collapsed insulators Bent, twisted, cracked, and/or deformed brackets Repair, replace, and/or realign exhaust system components as indicated by the inspection. Did you find and correct a condition? |
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Is the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) or the EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2, available? |
Go to Step 5 |
Go to Step 7 |
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1. Using the engine RPM and frequency data |
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the order of engine rotation to which the disturbance is related. 2. Determine the possible causes of the disturbance as it relates to a specific order of engine rotation. Engine Order Classification Does the Engine Order Classification table indicate that the disturbance is of the same order as the engine firing frequency? |
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Does the Engine Order Classification table indicate that the disturbance is likely related to engine driven accessories? |
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Perform the Powertrain Mount Balance Procedure if available or perform the following procedure to re-bed the powertrain: 1. Loosen, but do not remove, all powertrain mounts and exhaust system hangers. 2. Ensure that the exhaust flexible coupling, if equipped, moves freely. 3. Start the engine. 4. Settle the powertrain by shifting the transmission from DRIVE to REVERSE. 5. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Turn OFF the ignition. 7. Tighten all of the loosened fasteners with the powertrain in a relaxed position. Did you complete the operation? |
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Caution: Do not run the engine for longer than 60 seconds with the accessory drive belt, or belts removed, or overheating and/or damage may result. 1. Remove the engine accessory drive belt, or belts. 2. Block the front wheels. 3. Apply BOTH the service brakes and the park brake. 4. With the scan tool still installed, start the engine. 5. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL or PARK. 6. Increase the engine RPM to the level recorded during duplication of the disturbance. 7. Allow the engine to idle, then place the transmission in DRIVE. |
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8. Increase the engine RPM to the level recorded during duplication of the disturbance. 9. Turn OFF the ignition. 10. Install the engine accessory drive belt, or belts. Was the disturbance significantly reduced or eliminated? |
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Were the characteristics of the disturbance altered but still present? |
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Is the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) being used for diagnosis? |
Go to Step 11 |
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1. Measure the diameter of the suspected accessory pulleys, including any related idler pulleys, and enter this information into the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH). 2. Block the front wheels. 3. Apply BOTH the service brakes and the park brake. 4. With the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) and the EL-47955 Multi Diagnostic Interface MDI still installed, start the engine. 5. Have an assistant place the transmission in NEUTRAL or PARK. 6. Slowly increase the engine RPM to the level recorded during the duplication of the disturbance, then maintain that speed. The frequency of the suspected pulleys will show up on the Record and Analyze tab within the software. 7. Turn OFF the engine. Did you identify an engine driven accessory system as being related to the disturbance? |
Go to Step 13 |
Go to Vibration Diagnostic Aids |
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1. Mark the face of the suspected accessory pulleys, including any related idler pulleys, near the outer edge with a paint mark. 2. Install the EN-38792-25 Inductive Pickup Timing Light, to the EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2. For information on the use of the EVA features, refer to Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) Description and Operation. |
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Go to Vibration Diagnostic Aids |
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4. Apply BOTH the service brakes and the park brake. 5. With the scan tool and the EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2, still installed, start the engine. 6. Select the Smart Strobe feature on the EL- 38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2. 7. Enter the recorded frequency of the disturbance as the initial frequency for strobe operation. 8. Have an assistant place the transmission in NEUTRAL or PARK. 9. Slowly increase the engine RPM to the level recorded during duplication of the disturbance, then maintain that speed. 10. Using the EL-38792-A Inductive Pickup Timing Light, check each of the suspected accessory pulleys to determine if any of them is related to the frequency of the disturbance. Check each of the accessory systems, both engaged and under maximum load and disengaged or under minimum load. 11. Allow the engine to idle, then place the transmission in DRIVE. 12. Slowly increase the engine RPM to the level recorded during duplication of the disturbance, then maintain that speed closely. 13. Using the EL-38792-25 Inductive Pickup Timing Light, check each of the suspected accessory pulleys to determine if any of them is related to the frequency of the disturbance. Check each of the accessory systems, both engaged and under maximum load and disengaged or under minimum load. 14. Turn OFF the ignition. Did you identify an engine driven accessory system as being related to the frequency of the disturbance? |
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Inspect the components of the engine driven accessory system for the following: Loose and/or missing fasteners – Heat Shields, if equipped – Joints and/or couplings: Nuts, bolts, studs, clamps, straps – Bracket and/or insulator mounting Inadequate clearance to body and/or chassis components |
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Inspect with the accessory system both under a LOAD and NOT loaded Improper alignment Bent or damaged pulleys Disconnected and/or missing insulators Cracked, dry-rotted, and/or oil-soaked component insulators Stretched, twisted, broken, torn, and/or collapsed component insulators Bent, twisted, cracked and/or deformed component brackets Repair, replace, and/or realign the engine driven accessory system components as indicated by the inspection. Did you find and correct a condition? |
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1. Remove the engine driven accessory and bracket, or brackets from the engine. 2. Thoroughly inspect the accessory bracket, or brackets, bolts/nuts/studs, and the accessory itself for signs of the following: Bent, twisted, cracked and/or deformed conditions 3. Replace any of the components found to exhibit any of these conditions. 4. Reinstall the components to the engine. Did you find and correct a condition? |
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Check the vehicle to determine if the disturbance is now significantly reduced or eliminated. Perform the following steps: 1. Install a scan tool into the customer’s vehicle. 2. Install the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) or the EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2, if available, into the customer’s vehicle; place the sensor in exactly the same location as it was originally placed in the vehicle. 3. Block the front wheels. 4. Apply BOTH the service brakes and the park brake. 5. Start the engine. 6. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL or PARK. 7. Slowly increase the engine RPM to the level at which the disturbance was most noticeable. |
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8. Record the engine RPM obtained on the scan tool and the most dominant frequency reading if obtained on the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) or the EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2, if available. 9. Place the transmission in DRIVE. 10. Slowly increase the engine RPM to the level at which the disturbance was most noticeable. 11. Record the engine RPM obtained on the scan tool and the most dominant frequency reading if obtained on the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) or the EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2, if available. 12. If the disturbance has been significantly reduced or eliminated, confirm the results by placing the transmission into REVERSE, then repeat steps 10 and 11. Reverse-loading of the powertrain may increase or change the characteristics of the vibration. Has the disturbance been significantly reduced or eliminated? |
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Have you investigated powertrain isolation as a possible cause of the disturbance? |
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Have you investigated engine driven accessories as a possible cause of the disturbance? |
Go to Vibration Analysis - Engine Balance |
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Is the CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) or the EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2 available? |
Go to Step 8 |
Go to Vibration Diagnostic Aids |
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Replace the engine driven accessory component causing the disturbance. Did you complete the replacement? |
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1. Install or connect any components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis. 2. Perform the Vibration Analysis – Road Testing table. Vibration Analysis - Road Testing Is the disturbance still present? |
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System OK |