Engine - Oil Leak Behind Alternator

Classification: EM10-008

Reference: ITB10-058

Date: September 2, 2010

2004 - 2010 QX56;
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004 - 2010 QX56 (JA60)

IF YOU CONFIRM:





An oil leak at the right side block ball plug behind the alternator

ACTION:

Use a punch to seat the block ball plug in the hole (refer to the service procedure).

NOTE:
Do not replace the engine block for this incident if it should occur.





CLAIMS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Obtain a drift punch with a maximum diameter of 7.5 mm (1/4 inch).








2. Use the punch and a hammer to tap the block ball plug further into the hole until it full seats (see Figures 3 and 4).

^ Move the ball plug further into the hole until it bottoms out (fully seats).

^ You will feel the ball become solid when it bottoms out (fully seats) as shown in Figure 4.

3. Run the engine and make sure the oil leak is fixed.