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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
    1. Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to Crankshaft End Play .

    Is the crankshaft end play within specification? 

  2. VERIFY THE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS ARE NOT DAMAGED AND TIGHT
    1. Check that the camshaft bearing caps are not damaged and the bolts are properly tightened. Refer to the Specification chart, For 2.0L GTDI, refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS , or for 3.5L Ti-VCT, refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS tables.

    Are the camshaft bearing caps loose or damaged? 

    • Yes: REPAIR as necessary. REFER to Camshaft in the appropriate engine mechanical article.
    • No: GO to 3  .
  3. CHECK CAMSHAFT JOURNAL-TO-BEARING CLEARANCE
    1. Check the camshaft journal-to-bearing clearance. Refer to the Specification chart, For 2.0L GTDI, refer to the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS , or for 3.5L Ti-VCT, refer to the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .

    Is camshaft journal-to-bearing clearance within specification? 

  4. CHECK FOR RESTRICTED OIL FLOW
    1. Verify the oil supply and return passages are not plugged and clean of debris. Refer to the oil flow chart in the appropriate engine mechanical service information article. refer to ENGINE OIL FLOW ILLUSTRATION - 2.0L GTDI, or ENGINE OIL FLOW ILLUSTRATION - 3.5L Ti-VCT

    Is oil flow restricted? 

  5. CHECK THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS FOR DAMAGE AND VERIFY THE BOLTS ARE TIGHT
    1. Check that the timing chain tensioners are not damaged or the bolts are loose. For 2.0L GTDI, refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS , or for 3.5L Ti-VCT, refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS tables.

    Are the timing chain tensioners damaged or bolts loose? 

    • Yes: REPAIR as necessary. REFER to Timing Drive Components in the appropriate engine mechanical service information article.
    • No: GO to 6  .
  6. CHECK THE OIL PUMP PICKUP TUBE AND SCREEN FOR DAMAGE
    1. Check that the oil pump pickup tube and screen is not plugged, cracked or that the bolts are loose. Refer to the Specification chart in the appropriate engine mechanical service information article.

    Is the oil pump screen and pickup tube damaged or loose? 

    • Yes: REPAIR as necessary. REFER to Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube in the appropriate engine mechanical service information article.
    • No: GO to 7  .
  7. CHECK THE OIL PUMP FOR DAMAGE
    1. Verify the oil pump is not damaged.

    Is oil pump damaged? 

    • Yes: REPAIR as necessary. REFER to Oil Pump in the appropriate engine mechanical service information article
    • No: GO to 8  .
  8. CHECK CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING JOURNAL-TO-BEARING CLEARANCE
    1. Check the crankshaft main bearing journal-to-bearing clearance. Refer to the Specification chart: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - Engine - 2.0L GTDI, or GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - Engine - 3.5L Ti-VCT.

    Is crankshaft main bearing journal-to-bearing clearance within specification? 

  9. CHECK CONNECTING ROD BEARING JOURNAL-TO-BEARING CLEARANCE
    1. Check the connecting rod bearing journal-to-bearing clearance. REFER to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L GTDI, or GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L Ti-VCT.

    Is connecting rod bearing journal-to-bearing clearance within specification? 

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