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Vibration Diagnostic Aids - Vibration Duplicated, Difficult to Isolate/Balance Component
2010 Pontiac G6 V6-3.5LSECTION Vibration Diagnostic Aids - Vibration Duplicated, Difficult to Isolate/Balance Component
Vibration Diagnostic Aids - Vibration Duplicated, Difficult to Isolate/Balance Component
Note: If you have not completed the Vibration Analysis tables as indicated and reviewed Vibration Diagnostic Aids, refer to Vibration Diagnostic Aids Vibration Diagnostic Aids BEFORE proceeding.
If you have duplicated the vibration concern but have had difficulty in balancing a component or isolating a component, refer to the following information.
Most vibration concerns are corrected or eliminated through correcting excessive runout of a component, correcting balance of a component or isolating a component which has come into abnormal contact with another object/component.
Components which can generate a lot of energy and are experiencing excessive runout, imbalance or ground-out can produce a vibration with a strong enough amplitude that the vibration can transmit to components which are closely related. This type of a condition is usually related to and sensitive to torque-load. The most likely system that could exhibit this type of a condition is the driveline.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.