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Description

BODY CODE LEGEND

AC - DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU AS - RAM VAN/CARAVAN/VOYAGER


SYMPTOM/CONDITION

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL "AC" & "AS" BODIES BUILT WITH THE ULTRADRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, PART NUMBER 4446659.

The procedure outlined in this bulletin should be followed if removal and disassembly of the transaxle is required.


DIAGNOSIS

1. Use the diagnostic procedures outlined in the Ultradrive Transaxle Powertrain Diagnostic Manual (#81-699-9009), Service Manual, AND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-001-89 (Revision A) to determine if disassembly is required.

Use the following procedure when the transaxle is disassembled for repair.


PARTS REQUIRED

1 Repair package P/N 4549248
1 Gasket Package P/N 4504558
1 Controller (AS REQUIRED) P/N 5234678

NOTE: REFER TO THE BULLETIN REPAIR PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE IF A NEW INPUT CLUTCH HUB IS REQUIRED.


Input Clutch Retainer P/N 4431609
REPAIR PROCEDURE


1. Disassemble, clean and rebuild the transaxle per the service manual instruction and the following guidelines.

2. If the transmission controller part number is 5234623 or 5234649, replace it with a 5234678 (or subsequent) controller.

Always check input shaft end play before disassembling the transaxle.