Noise and Vibration Analysis

A noise or vibration that is noticeable when the vehicle is in motion may not be the result of the transaxle. If a noise or vibration is noticeable in PARK or NEUTRAL with the engine at idle, but is less noticeable as the engine RPM increases, the cause may be from poor engine performance.
1. Inspect the tires for the following conditions:
^ Uneven wear
^ Imbalance
^ Mixed sizes
^ Mixed radial and bias-ply. Refer to Tires and Wheels.

2. Inspect the suspension components for the following conditions:
^ Misalignment and wear
^ Loose fasteners. Refer to Front Suspension.

3. Inspect the engine/transaxle mounts for the following conditions:
^ Excessive wear or damage
^ Loose mounting bolts. Refer to Engine.

4. Inspect the transaxle case mounting holes for the following conditions:
^ Missing bolts, nuts or studs
^ Stripped threads Cracks

5. Inspect the flywheel for the following conditions:
^ Missing or loose bolts
^ Cracks
^ Imbalance. Refer to Engine.

6. Inspect the torque converter for the following conditions:
^ Missing or loose bolts or lugs
^ Missing or loose balance weights
^ Imbalance. Refer to the Transmission Unit Repair.