FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Inspection and Verification

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, refer to Fire Suppression System for Important Safety Warnings.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition.

Visual Inspection Chart:






2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the Visual Inspection Chart.
3. If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms. GO to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures