| SUBJECT: Right Engine Mount Click Noise |
| NO: 09-12-94 Rev. A |
| GROUP: Engine |
| DATE: Oct. 28, 1994 THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 09 - 12 - 94 DATED JUL. 8, 1994 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE PARTS REQUIRED AND BUILD DATE HAS BEEN REVISED. ALL CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**. |
| MODELS: 1995 (PL) Neon NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE **OCT. 10, 1994 (MDH 10-10-XX) **. |
| SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Click sound coming from the right side of the engine compartment during garage shift maneuvers and/or engine torque changes during low road speed operation. |
| DIAGNOSIS: TO verify the condition: 1. Start the vehicle, set the parking brake, and apply the service brakes. 2. Operate the transmission shifter through a series of Reverse/Drive shifts and listen for the noise. 3. If the noise is evident, place a screwdriver or similar device between the outer bracket and the isolator shell (Figure 1). 4. Again operate the transmission shifter through a series of Reverse/Drive shifts and listen for the noise. 5. If the noise is gone, proceed with the repair. 6. If the noise is still present, follow the Engine Diagnosis -Mechanical listed in the Service Manual and repair as required. |
| PARTS REQUIRED: 1 **4668178** Support Assembly - Engine Mounting - Rt. |
| REPAIR PROCEDURE: This bulletin involves replacing the right engine mount bracket. 1. Remove the purge duty solenoid from the engine. 2. Remove the right engine mount insulator vertical fasteners from the frame (Figure 2). 3. Remove the load on the engine mounts by carefully supporting the engine and transmission assembly with a floor jack. 4. Remove the thru bolt from the insulator assembly (Figure 2). Remove the insulator. 5. Install right side engine mount, P/N 4668178, by reversing the removal procedure. 6. Tighten the engine mount to frame rail fasteners to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Before tightening the thru bolt, be sure there is no load on the insulator. Tighten the thru bolt to 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.). |
| POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. |
