Maintenance: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Campaign - Power Steering Moan Noise Updated Service Kit
    • Overview
    • Dealer Letter
    • Attachment I - Administrative Information/Refund Codes
    • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
    • Attachment III - Technical Information
    • Attachment IV - New Part Procurement Process of Low Volume
    • Owner Letter
• Customer Interest
  • Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping
    • Overview
    • Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure
      • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
      • Customer Road Test
      • Defining the Noise
      • Diagnostic Procedure
      • Vehicle Component List
        • Overview
        • Front Strut (S, GR)
        • Front Strut (C, T)
        • Body Noise (CR)
        • Subframe Mounts
        • Sway Bar Links (C)
  • Engine - Hard Start/Long Crank Time
  • Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
  • Suspension - Shudder On Acceleration From Standstill
  • Rear Tire - Inner Edge Wear
  • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
  • PCM - Hard Start/Long Crank/Harsh 1-2 Shift
  • Engine - Hesitation/Stumble/Delayed 4-2 Downshifts
  • PCM - MIL ON/Misfires
  • PCM - Long Crank/Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC's Set
  • Drive Belt - Slips When Wet
  • Steering Wheel - Grunt or Honk Noise/Vibration
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • Overview
      • Power Steering Return Hose
      • 2-Valve 3.0L Removal
      • 2-Valve 3.0L Installation
      • 4-Valve 3.0L Removal
      • 4-Valve 3.0L Installation
  • Power Steering - Moaning Noise At Idle
  • A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
  • Cabin Filter - Water Leaking Into Passenger Area
  • A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Rear Tire - Inner Edge Wear
    • Drive Belt - Slips When Wet
    • A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
  • Abnormal/Uneven wear
    • Rear Tire - Inner Edge Wear
  • Customer Interest
    • Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping
      • Overview
      • Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure
        • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
        • Customer Road Test
        • Defining the Noise
        • Diagnostic Procedure
        • Vehicle Component List
          • Overview
          • Front Strut (S, GR)
          • Front Strut (C, T)
          • Body Noise (CR)
          • Subframe Mounts
          • Sway Bar Links (C)
    • Engine - Hard Start/Long Crank Time
    • Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
    • Suspension - Shudder On Acceleration From Standstill
    • Rear Tire - Inner Edge Wear
    • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
    • PCM - Hard Start/Long Crank/Harsh 1-2 Shift
    • Engine - Hesitation/Stumble/Delayed 4-2 Downshifts
    • PCM - MIL ON/Misfires
    • PCM - Long Crank/Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC's Set
    • Drive Belt - Slips When Wet
    • Steering Wheel - Grunt or Honk Noise/Vibration
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
        • Overview
        • Power Steering Return Hose
        • 2-Valve 3.0L Removal
        • 2-Valve 3.0L Installation
        • 4-Valve 3.0L Removal
        • 4-Valve 3.0L Installation
    • Power Steering - Moaning Noise At Idle
    • A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
    • Cabin Filter - Water Leaking Into Passenger Area
    • A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
  • Driveability
    • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
    • PCM - Hard Start/Long Crank/Harsh 1-2 Shift
    • Engine - Hesitation/Stumble/Delayed 4-2 Downshifts
    • PCM - MIL ON/Misfires
    • PCM - Long Crank/Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC's Set
  • Erratic Shifting
    • Engine - Hesitation/Stumble/Delayed 4-2 Downshifts
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • PCM - MIL ON/Misfires
    • PCM - Long Crank/Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC's Set
  • Hard Shifting
    • A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
  • Improper Alignment
    • Rear Tire - Inner Edge Wear
  • Leaks
    • Cabin Filter - Water Leaking Into Passenger Area
    • A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
  • Noise
    • Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping
      • Overview
      • Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure
        • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
        • Customer Road Test
        • Defining the Noise
        • Diagnostic Procedure
        • Vehicle Component List
          • Overview
          • Front Strut (S, GR)
          • Front Strut (C, T)
          • Body Noise (CR)
          • Subframe Mounts
          • Sway Bar Links (C)
    • Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
    • Campaign - Power Steering Moan Noise Updated Service Kit
      • Overview
      • Dealer Letter
      • Attachment I - Administrative Information/Refund Codes
      • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
      • Attachment III - Technical Information
      • Attachment IV - New Part Procurement Process of Low Volume
      • Owner Letter
    • Steering Wheel - Grunt or Honk Noise/Vibration
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
        • Overview
        • Power Steering Return Hose
        • 2-Valve 3.0L Removal
        • 2-Valve 3.0L Installation
        • 4-Valve 3.0L Removal
        • 4-Valve 3.0L Installation
    • Power Steering - Moaning Noise At Idle
  • Recalls
    • Campaign - Power Steering Moan Noise Updated Service Kit
      • Overview
      • Dealer Letter
      • Attachment I - Administrative Information/Refund Codes
      • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
      • Attachment III - Technical Information
      • Attachment IV - New Part Procurement Process of Low Volume
      • Owner Letter
  • Starting problems
    • Engine - Hard Start/Long Crank Time
    • PCM - Hard Start/Long Crank/Harsh 1-2 Shift
    • PCM - Long Crank/Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC's Set
  • Vibration
    • Suspension - Shudder On Acceleration From Standstill
    • Steering Wheel - Grunt or Honk Noise/Vibration
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
        • Overview
        • Power Steering Return Hose
        • 2-Valve 3.0L Removal
        • 2-Valve 3.0L Installation
        • 4-Valve 3.0L Removal
        • 4-Valve 3.0L Installation
    • A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
  • Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping
    • Overview
    • Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure
      • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
      • Customer Road Test
      • Defining the Noise
      • Diagnostic Procedure
      • Vehicle Component List
        • Overview
        • Front Strut (S, GR)
        • Front Strut (C, T)
        • Body Noise (CR)
        • Subframe Mounts
        • Sway Bar Links (C)
  • Engine - Hard Start/Long Crank Time
  • Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
  • Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
    • Overview
    • Service Information
  • Suspension - Shudder On Acceleration From Standstill
  • Rear Tire - Inner Edge Wear
  • Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
  • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
  • PCM - Hard Start/Long Crank/Harsh 1-2 Shift
  • Engine - Hesitation/Stumble/Delayed 4-2 Downshifts
  • PCM - MIL ON/Misfires
  • PCM - Long Crank/Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC's Set
  • Drive Belt - Slips When Wet
  • Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
  • Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
    • Overview
    • Veh. App. Listing Approved For SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil
  • Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
  • Campaign - Power Steering Moan Noise Updated Service Kit
    • Overview
    • Dealer Letter
    • Attachment I - Administrative Information/Refund Codes
    • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
    • Attachment III - Technical Information
    • Attachment IV - New Part Procurement Process of Low Volume
    • Owner Letter
  • Steering Wheel - Grunt or Honk Noise/Vibration
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • Overview
      • Power Steering Return Hose
      • 2-Valve 3.0L Removal
      • 2-Valve 3.0L Installation
      • 4-Valve 3.0L Removal
      • 4-Valve 3.0L Installation
  • Power Steering - Moaning Noise At Idle
  • A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
  • A/T - AX4S/AX4N New Transaxle Fluid
  • A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
  • A/C - R134a Tracer Dye and Three O Ring Spring Couplers
  • A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
    • Overview
    • A/C Refrigerant Analyzer Function
    • Recovery of Contaminated Refrigerant
    • Repairing A Contaminated A/C System
    • Disposal of Contaminated Refrigerant
  • Cabin Filter - Water Leaking Into Passenger Area
  • A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
  • A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
  • Engine - Mis-Marked Timing Marks On Camshaft
  • Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage
  • Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure
    • Overview
    • Description and Operation
      • Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
      • Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness
      • Diagnostic Theory
      • Diagnostic Process
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Tools and Techniques
    • Diagnosis and Testing
      • Overview
      • Diagnostic Process
      • 1. Customer Interview
      • 2. Pre-Drive Check
      • 3. Preparing For the Road Test
      • 4. Verify the Customer Concern
      • 5. Road Test
      • 6. Check OASIS/TSBs/Repair History
      • 7. Diagnostic Procedure
      • NVH Condition and Symptom Categories
        • Operating Condition - Vehicle Is Not Moving
        • Operating Condition - Vehicle Is Moving
      • Symptom Charts
        • Air Leak and Wind Noise
        • Brake Noise/Vibration
        • Driveline Noise/Vibration
        • Engine Noise/Vibration
        • Idle Noise/Vibration
        • Squeak and Rattle
        • Steering Noise/Vibration
        • Suspension Noise/Vibration
        • Tire Noise/Vibration
        • Transmission (Manual) & Transfer Case Noise/Vibration
        • Transmission (Automatic) Noise/Vibration
      • Pinpoint Tests
        • Overview
        • Pinpoint Test A: Brake Vibration/Shudder Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test B: Engine Ticking Noise Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test C:Front ENG. ACC. Drive (Fead) Bearing Hoot Diag.
        • Pinpoint Test D: Power Steering Moan Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test E: Engine Driven Cooling Fan Moan Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test F: Drumming Noise Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test G: Engine Ticking, Knock/Continuous Rattle Diag.
        • Pinpoint Test H: Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test I: Rear Suspension Noise Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test J: Wheel and Tire Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test K: High Speed Shake or Shimmy Diagnosis
        • Pinpoint Test L: Clutch Vibration
        • Pinpoint Test M: Transfer Case Vibration
      • Component Tests
        • Idle Speed Air Control Valve (ISACV)
        • Steering Gear Grunt/Shudder Test
        • Checking Tooth Contact Pattern/Condition of Ring & Pinion
      • Tire Wear Patterns & Frequency Calculations
        • Overview
        • Tire Wear Chart
        • Tire Speed and Frequency Chart
    • General Procedures
      • Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing
      • Exhaust System Neutralizing
      • Wheel Bearing Check