ISM, ISMe, and QSM11 – Engine Noise Excessive — Main Bearing

Symptom Tree  t050

This is symptom tree t050
Cause Correction

Refer to Engine Noise Diagnostic Procedures — General Information at the end of this section before using this symptom tree.

Lubricating oil pressure is below specification

Check the oil pressure. Refer to Procedure Procedure 007-028. If the pressure is low, refer to the Lubricating Oil Pressure Low symptom tree.

 

Lubricating oil level is below specification

Check the oil level. Verify the dipstick calibration and the oil pan capacity. Fill the system to the specified level. Refer to Procedures 007-009 and 007-025.

 

Lubricating oil is thin or diluted

Refer to Procedure 007-999, Lubricating Oil System – Overview in Section F. If the oil pressure is low, refer to the Lubricating Oil Pressure Low symptom tree.

 

Flywheel or flexplate capscrews are loose or broken

Check the flywheel or flexplate and the mounting capscrews. Refer to Procedure 016-005.

 

Torque converter is loose

Check the torque converter. Refer to the OEM service manual.

 

Main bearing capscrews are loose, worn or not tightened correctly

Check the torque on the main bearing capscrews. Inspect the capscrews for wear. Refer to Procedure 001-006.

 

Main bearings are damaged or worn, or the wrong bearings are installed

Inspect the main bearings for damage, excessive wear, and the correct part number. Refer to Procedure 001-006.

 

Crankshaft journals are damaged or out of round

Inspect the crankshaft journals. Refer to Procedure 001-016.

 
Last Modified:  13-Oct-2005