Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Engine - Hesitation/Stalling on Cold Driveaway
- Front Disc Brakes - Squealing Noise
- Brakes - Shudder While Braking
- Brakes (Rear) - Accelerated Wear
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
- Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap
- Crankshaft - Engine Knock
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Auxiliary Rear Springs - Slapping/Banging Noise
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Clutch - Release Bearing Squeak/Scrape
- Transfer Case - NP208 Squeal/Squeak/Chirp Noise
- A/T - AOD Fluid Leak
- A/T - Oil Cooler Overheating During Cold Weather
- Front Disc Brakes - Clunk During Braking
- Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky
- Engine - Lacks Power At Full Throttle
- Brakes - Shudder and Vibration On Application
- Pick-Up Box - Leans To One Side
- Chassis Components - Surface Rust/Corrosion
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Carburetor - Incorrect Float system
- Steering - Pulls Left When Braking
- Driveshaft Slip Yoke - Driveline Clunk
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- A/T - No 3rd to 4th Gear Upshift or Slipping 4th Gear
- M/T - Broken/Damaged Interlock Plates
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- Front Drive Axle - Damaged Left Arm
- Front Axle Slip Yoke - Damaged/Contaminated
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- Rear Splash Shield - Breaks in Extreme Cold
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Front Drive Axle - Leaks Lubricant From Vent
- M/T - T19 Shift Lever Shake/Looseness
- Transfer Case - NP208, Accelerated Wear
- Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off
- Thermactor Air Bypass Valve - Hissing/Moaning Noise
- Transfer Case - Ratcheting Noise
- Transfer Case - 4WD to 2WD Jump Out Condition
- Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
- Steering - Drift/Pull
- Steering - Pulling or Drifting
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattling Noise
- Front Drive Axle - Spindle Seal Premature Wear
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 89193 - 09/20/89
- 891913 - 09/20/89
- 83426 - 02/22/83
- 831915 - 09/20/83
- Windshield and Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Frame - Popping/Creaking noise
- Frame/Suspension - Popping/Creaking Noise
- Front Suspension - Low In Front/Ride Height Kit
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Frame - Damaged or Loose Rivets
- Frame Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Sounds
- Suspension - Clunk Noise From Ball Joints
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- Engine - Metal To Metal Sound
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C System - New A/C Filter Kit
- A/C - New Filter to Prevent Compressor Damage
- A/C System - New Filter Kit
- Air Conditioning - Prevent Damage to Compressor
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Filter Kit Installation After Replacing Compressor
- A/C Compressor Replacement - Refrigerant Filtering
- A/C System - Use of R12 Refrigerant Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Recall/Owner Notification Program - Index Update
- RTV Sealant - Improved Material
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Steering - Returnability Diagnostics
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Engine - Hesitation/Stalling on Cold Driveaway
- Power Steering Pump - Changes
- Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
- Front Disc Brakes - Squealing Noise
- Brakes - Shudder While Braking
- Brakes (Rear) - Accelerated Wear
- A/C - Warner Compressor Clutch Replacement
- A/C - Condensate Reduction
- Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
- Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap
- Ignition Rotor - Alignment Procedure
- Crankshaft - Engine Knock
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Radiators - Shop Manual Supplement
- Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
- Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft
- Muffler - Unnecessary Replacement
- Service Labor Time Standards Revision
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Suspension - #1 Crossmember Service Replacement
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Transmission/Transfer Case - Banging When Braking
- Steering - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedures
- Auxiliary Rear Springs - Slapping/Banging Noise
- King Pin - Service Procedure
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Clutch - Release Bearing Squeak/Scrape
- Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid
- Rear Axle - Pinion Angle Adjustments
- Four Wheel Drive (4 X 4) - General Information
- Transfer Case - NP208 Squeal/Squeak/Chirp Noise
- A/T - AOD Fluid Leak
- A/T - Oil Cooler Overheating During Cold Weather
- TV Linkage - Revised Adjustment Procedure
- EGR Solenoids - Contamination
- Brake Master Cylinder - Rebuilding Procedure
- Front Disc Brakes - Clunk During Braking
- Auxiliary Battery Relay - Improved Design
- Alternator - Replacement Precautions
- Alternator - Rectifier Bench Test Procedure
- Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications
- Ignition - Coil Durability/Radio Frequency Interference
- Carburetor and Tune-Up Specifications
- Carburetor/Tune-Up Specifications
- Carburetor - Altitude Calibrations
- Fuel Hoses - Special Material
- Air Cleaner - Sealing Procedure
- Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky
- High Altitude Driveability Modifications
- Exhaust Air Pump Assembly - Obsolete Part Return
- Engine - Lacks Power At Full Throttle
- Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
- Overview
- Section 1 -Identification of Seat Belt System Types For Model Years 1974-1985
- Section 2-Description of Seat Belt System For Model Years 1974-1985
- A.Continuous Loop Three-Point Shoulder/Lap Belt - System With Moveable Tongue and One Retractor - 1976 to Present Cars and Ligh
- B.Dual Retractor Three-Point Shoulder/Lap System - 1974 to 1983 Cars and Light Trucks and 1974 to 1985 Econolines and Club Wago
- C.Two-Point System - Center Front/Rear and Rear Seat Lap Belts
- Section 3-Functional Test Procedure For Shoulder Harness
- Section 4-Functional Test Procedure For Lap Belts and Retractor
- Section 5-Seat Belt Procedure After an Accident
- Section 6-Cleaning Belt Webbing
- Section 7-Service Parts
- Section 8-Service Recalls Involving Seat Belts
- Section 9-TSB's Involving Seat Belts
- Brakes - Shudder and Vibration On Application
- Vehicle - Intermittent Operation Diagnosis
- Starter - Motor Current Draw Revision
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Parking Brake Cables - New Plastic Coated Design
- Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
- Pick-Up Box - Leans To One Side
- Cab/Pick Up Box - Alignment
- High Strength Steels - Welding Procedures
- Chassis Components - Surface Rust/Corrosion
- Paint to Match Parts - Generic Paint Procedure
- Pick Up Box - Accessory Installation Guidelines
- Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
- Idle Emissions - Test Procedure
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Carburetor - Incorrect Float system
- Steering - Pulls Left When Braking
- Driveshaft Slip Yoke - Driveline Clunk
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Recall 93E039000: Incorrect Glass Markings
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure
- Coolant Recovery Reservoir - Fill Procedure
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- A/T - No 3rd to 4th Gear Upshift or Slipping 4th Gear
- A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - AOD Identifying Valve Bodies
- A/T - AOD New Information/Clutch Return Spring Tension
- A/T - Clunk/Grunt From Driveline
- A/T - AOD 3-4 Accumulator Change
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - AOD 4th Gear Complaints
- A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Excessive Case Bore Wear
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Check ABS Excitor Ring During Differential Rebuild
- A/T - AODE Cooler Return Line Filter Installation
- A/T - AOD Burned Or Slipping Direct Clutch
- A/T - AOD Planetary Gear Set Deterioration
- A/T - Shudder or Vibration During Coastdown 4-3 Shift
- A/T - AOD Reverse Drum Changes
- A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - AOD Rough 1-2 Shift After Overhaul
- A/T - Overdrive in 2nd Gear and Lockout/Binds in 1st
- A/T - AOD Torque Converter Identification
- A/T - AOD Rebuild Tips
- A/T - 3-2 Too Sensitive, or No Part Throttle Downshift
- A/T - AOD Relief Valves For Valve Bodies
- A/T - AOD High Pitched Noise In All Ranges
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - AOD No End Play/Overdrive Band Burned
- A/T - AOD No Fourth Gear
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - AOD Burned Overdrive Band/End Play after Rebuild
- A/T - AOD Loss of Governor Pressure Through Valve Body
- A/T - Harsh 1-2 Upshift or Slide Bump 1-2 Upshift
- A/T - Sprag Rotation
- A/T - AOD Kills Engine In Reverse and/or Forward Gears
- A/T - AOD Failure In Rear Of Transmission/No Lubrication
- A/T - AOD No Manual Low Gear
- A/T - Rear Planet Failure/Lack Of Lubrication
- A/T - AOD Governor Pressure Leaks
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- M/T - Broken/Damaged Interlock Plates
- M/t - SROD, ATF Usage Recommendation
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Front Drive Axle - Damaged Left Arm
- Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
- Front Axle Slip Yoke - Damaged/Contaminated
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- Rear Splash Shield - Breaks in Extreme Cold
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- A/T - AOD Orifice Control Valve Plug Retainer
- A/T - AOD Main Control Valve Body Gasket
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
- Front/Rear Drive Axles - Lubricant Drain/Fill Procedure
- A/T - AOD New Overdrive Band Anchor Pin
- Front Drive Axle - Leaks Lubricant From Vent
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- M/T - T19 Shift Lever Shake/Looseness
- Transfer Case - NP208, Accelerated Wear
- Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- Thermactor Air Bypass Valve - Hissing/Moaning Noise
- Transfer Case - Ratcheting Noise
- Electric Choke System - Testing Tool
- Transfer Case - 4WD to 2WD Jump Out Condition
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
- Steering - Drift/Pull
- Steering - Pulling or Drifting
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- Vehicle - Towing Precautions
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattling Noise
- Front Drive Axle - Spindle Seal Premature Wear