Ford Falcon. Manual — part 19
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Noise, Vibration and Harshness
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
J10
CHECK THE DRIVETRAIN
Yes
WARNING:
If only one drive wheel is allowed to rotate, speed CHECK/TEST the drivetrain and driveline
must be limited to 55 km/h (34 mph) using the speedometer reading,
components. TEST the system for normal
since actual wheel speed will be twice that indicated on the
operation.
speedometer. Exceeding a speed of 55 km/h (34 mph) or allowing the
No
drive wheel to hang unsupported can result in tyre disintegration or
SUBSTITUTE known good wheel and tyre
differential failure, which can cause serious personal injury and
assemblies as necessary. TEST the system for
extensive vehicle damage.
normal operation.
Remove the rear wheel and tyre assemblies. Refer to Section 204-04
.
Secure the brake drums (if so equipped), by installing wheel hub bolt
nuts, reversed.
Carefully accelerate the drivetrain while checking for vibration.
Is the vibration present?
PINPOINT TEST K : CLUTCH VIBRATION
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
K1
CHECK ENGINE COMPONENTS FOR GROUNDING
Yes
NOTE:
Make sure the clutch is the cause of the vibration concern. The
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for
vibration should occur during clutch operation. The clutch can also be
normal operation.
difficult to engage or disengage. Eliminate all related systems before
checking the clutch components.
No
Go to K2.
NOTE:
Check the driveline angles and driveshaft runout before
disassembling the clutch system. Refer to Section 205-00 for the correct
driveline angle specifications.
Check the powertrain/drivetrain mounts, exhaust manifolds or other
engine components for grounding on the chassis.
Are any mounts or engine components grounded?
K2
CHECK THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Yes
DIAGNOSE the accessory drive components.
Does the vibration stop with the accessory drive belt removed?
No
Go to K3.
K3
CHECK FOR LOOSE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
BOLTS
Check for loose clutch pressure plate bolts. Inspect the clutch
Yes
pressure plate for damage or for material between the pressure plate
TIGHTEN the bolts to specifications or if
and flywheel.
damaged, INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate.
REFER to Section 308-01 . TEST the system for
Are there any loose bolts or damage?
normal operation.
No
Go to K4.
K4
CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC SPRINGS
Check for worn, broken or loose clutch disc springs.
Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to Section
Are the clutch springs worn, broken or loose?
308-01 . TEST the system for normal operation.
No
Go to K5.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
K5
CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC SPLINES
Inspect the clutch disc splines for damage or wear.
Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to Section
Is there damage or wear?
308-01 . TEST the system for normal operation.
No
Go to K6.
K6
CHECK THE FLYWHEEL BOLTS
Check for loose flywheel bolts.
Yes
TIGHTEN the bolts to specifications. REFER to
Are the bolts loose?
Section 308-01 . TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
Go to K7.
K7
CHECK THE FLYWHEEL SURFACE
Inspect the flywheel surface for wear or damage. Check the flywheel
Yes
runout.
INSTALL a new flywheel. REFER to Section
303-01a for 2.0L Zetec engine or Section
Is there any damage or excessive wear?
303-01b for 3.0L (4V) engine. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
Clutch system is normal. CONDUCT a diagnosis
on other suspect systems.
scored or forcibly damaged gear teeth and is usually
Component Tests
quite audible over the entyre speed range. The
Steering Gear Grunt/Shudder Test
second type of ring and pinion noise pertains to the
mesh pattern of the gear pattern. This gear noise can
1. Start and run the vehicle to operating
be recognized as it produces a cycling pitch or whine.
temperature.
Ring and pinion noise tends to peak in a narrow
2. Set engine idle speed to 1,200 rpm.
speed range or ranges, and will tend to remain
constant in pitch.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section
against the stops for more than three to five
100-02.
seconds at a time. Damage to the power
steering pump will occur.
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Section 205-02.
3. Rotate the steering wheel to the RH stop, then
3. Remove the carrier assembly or the axle housing
turn the steering wheel 90 degrees back from that
cover depending on the axle type. Refer to
position. Turn the steering wheel slowly in a 15 to
Section 205-02.
30 degree arc.
4. Inspect the gear set for scoring or damage.
4. Turn the steering wheel another 90 degrees. Turn
the steering wheel slowly in a 15 to 30 degree
arc.
5. Repeat the test with power steering fluid at
different temperatures.
6. If a light grunt is heard or a low (50-200 Hz)
shudder is present, this is a normal steering
system condition.
7. If a loud grunt is heard or a strong shudder is felt,
fill and purge the power steering system.
Checking Tooth Contact Pattern and
Condition of the Ring and Pinion
There are two basic types of conditions that will
produce ring and pinion noise. The first type is a howl
or chuckle produced by broken, cracked, chipped,
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8. A high, thick contact pattern that is worn more
5. In the following steps, the movement of the
toward the toe.
contact pattern along the length is indicated as
toward the “heel” or “toe” of the differential ring
Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side
gear.
of the gear teeth.
The high contact pattern indicates that the
drive pinion is not installed deep enough into
the carrier.
The differential ring gear backlash is correct,
a thinner drive pinion shim is needed. A
decrease will move the drive pinion toward
the differential ring gear.
Item
Description
1
Heel
2
Toe
6. Apply a marking compound to a third of the gear
teeth on the differential ring gear. Rotate the
differential ring gear several complete turns in
9. A high, thin contact pattern that is worn toward
both directions until a good, clear tooth pattern is
the toe.
obtained. Inspect the contact patterns on the ring
gear teeth.
Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side
of the gear teeth.
7. A good contact pattern should be centered on the
tooth. It can also be slightly toward the toe. There
The drive pinion depth is correct. Increase the
should always be some clearance between the
differential ring gear backlash.
contact pattern and the top of the tooth.
Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side
of the gear teeth.
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10. A contact pattern that is worn in the center of the
differential ring gear tooth toward the heel.
Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side
of the gear teeth.
The low contact pattern indicates that the
drive pinion is installed too deep into the
carrier.
The differential ring gear backlash is correct.
A thicker drive pinion shim is needed.
11. A contact pattern that is worn at the top of the
differential ring gear tooth toward the heel.
Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side
of the gear teeth.
The pinion gear depth is correct. Decrease
the differential ring gear backlash.
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