Century Estate Wagon L4-151 2.5L (1985)
Fluid Filter - A/T: Customer Interest
A/T - Engine Flare or Slip On Turns/Pump Whine
Bulletin
87-7440-8A
Date
Aug. '87
Ref. No. 87-152A-7440
Corp. Ref. No. 777130R
SUBJECT:
ENGINE FLARE OR SLIP ON TURNS, PUMP WHINE DURING OR AFTER TURNS
MODELS AFFECTED: 1984-1987 THM 440-T4 (ME9)
NOTICE:
This bulletin is being reissued to include additional symptoms. Please discard bulletin 87-7440-8.
BULLETIN COVERS
Engine flare, pump whine or transaxle slip, during vehicle turns, may be caused by low fluid level or the fluid filter.
FIGURE 1 - THM 440-T4 TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE: (Figure 1)
Starting April 6, 1987 (Julian date 096), all THM 440-T4 transaxles were built using a filter with a new inlet baffle design.
SERVICE ACTION
Check for proper fluid level and correct as necessary. If the flare still occurs, remove the bottom pan and replace the filter and seal with a new filter and
seal package listed below in Service Parts Information.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION
Service Package Number 8646902 (Filter and Seal Package) contains the following items:
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Oil Pan Gasket
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Fluid Filter Assembly
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Filter Intake Pipe to Case Seal
