M/T - Vent Oil Leak
NO.: 21-24-93GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Sep. 3, 1993
SUBJECT:
Oil Leak At Transaxle Vent
MODELS:
1990 - 1993 (AG) Daytona
1990 - 1994 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim
(AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
(AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
(AS) Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS A-523, A-543, OR A-568.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Transaxle oil leak on or around selector shaft cover and/or other surrounding surfaces, including the rear end cover and differential bearing retainer. Oil found to be leaking out of vent cap on crossover lever.
NOTE:
THIS REPAIR SHOULD BE PREFORMED ON ALL VEHICLES WITH A VENT LEAK. CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT ARE IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANY OTHER REASON SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED FOR THIS LEAK CONDITION.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 Vent Adapter 4762499
1 Vent 4505557
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a remote vent assembly in place of the existing lock pin. Also included is a new linkage adjusting procedure if needed for future transaxle service.
1. Clean any excess oil from surrounding surfaces.
2. Remove, lock pin located on transaxle selector shaft cover (Figure 1). Discard lock pin.
3. Install vent adapter (P/N 4762499) in selector shaft cover where lock pin was removed. Tighten to 40 in.lbs.
4. Install vent (P/N 4505557) into vent adaptor (P/N 4762499) and tighten to 35 in. lbs.
NOTE:
IF FOR ANY REASON THE SHIFT LINKAGE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED AND DOES NOT REQUIRE THE USE OF A LOCK PIN.
1. Gain access to the transaxle crossover cable adjusting screw located at the floor shifter in the vehicle interior as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
2. Loosen the adjusting screw to allow the crossover cable adjustment fitting to slide freely (Figure 2).
3. Shift the transaxle into 4th gear then into 3rd gear and then back into 4th gear. Leave gearshift lever in the 4th gear position and tighten crossover cable adjusting screw to 70 in.lbs.
CAUTION:
DO NOT LEAN ON OR APPLY A LOAD TO THE SHIFT LEVER WHEN TIGHTENING THE ADJUSTING SCREW.
4. Reinstall all hardware removed in Step 1.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 21-35-36-93 0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 71 - Oil Leak