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M/T - Revised Synchronizer Installation Procedures

No.: TSB-04-22-002
DATE: April, 2004
MODEL: See Below

SUBJECT:
REVISED SYNCHRONIZER IDENTIFICATION &
SERVICE PROCEDURES

PURPOSE

This bulletin contains revised service information related to manual transmission synchronizers.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The design of the manual transmission synchronizers for 1st - 2nd, 3rd - 4th, and 5th - reverse has been changed. Revised component identification and installation procedures related to these new synchronizers are included.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This bulletin affects vehicles listed below equipped with the 5-speed manual transaxle built before February 1, 2004 (prior to transaxle serial number SG9735).

1997-2002 Mirage
2000-04 Eclipse 2.4L 4-cylinder
2001-04 Eclipse Spyder 2.4L 4-cylinder
2002-04 Lancer (except Evolution)

PROCEDURE














Refer to Attachments 1 through 3 and the synchronizer components application chart.

PARTS INFORMATION

Refer to CAPS for complete service parts information

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This bulletin is for information only, not warranty authorization. Normal warranty procedures apply.