Vibration Diagnosis & Correction: Notes

2003 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 USECTION Notes
NOTE: The following steps must be completed before using the analysis tables or the symptom tables.
  1. See VIBRATION ANALYSIS - ROAD TESTINGΒ  before using the other Vibration Analysis tables or the Symptom tables in order to effectively diagnose the customer's concern. The use of Vibration Analysis and Road Testing will first provide duplication of virtually any vibration concern and then identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the area of concern which has been duplicated.
  2. Review the following Vibration Diagnostic Process.
  3. Review the general descriptions to familiarize yourself with vibration theory and terminology, the Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2 (J-38792-A), and the Vibrate Software (J-38792-VS). Reviewing this information will help you determine whether the condition described by the customer is a potential operating characteristic or not. Refer to the following:
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.