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A/T - Fluid Residue On Pan And Pan Bolts

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October 25, 2010

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Vehicle Information

Condition

Automatic Transmission Fluid Residue on Oil Pan and or Oil Pan Bolts





Trace amount of transmission fluid on transmission oil pan or pan bolts 1 2, 3 or 6, see figure 1.

Technical Background

The transmission assembly is rotated during the manufacturing process, between the function check (manufacturer) and the oil pan installation. Residual oil enters the bolt holes for the oil pan. Affected transmissions (gearbox number 08E2H30746 - 09M2H32676).

Affected production period:

From 08E = May 2008

including 08F, G, H, J, K, L, M, ......

to 09M = December 2009

Production Solution

Automatic cleaning time extended during manufacturing.

Service

If both position of bolts and transmission number match, remove oil residue from oil pan and bolts.

Warranty

Information only.

Required Parts and Tools

No special parts required.

No special tools required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.