Neon L4-2.0L DOHC (1996)
Valve Body: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Slips on Light 2-3 Upshift
NO: 21-23-95 Rev. A
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Jan. 26, 1996
SUBJECT: Transaxle Slips Momentarily During Light Throttle 2-3 Upshifts
NOTE:
This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin 21-23-95, dated Dec. 22, 1995, which should be removed from your files. A labor operation
number is revised and highlighted with **asterisks**.
MODELS: 1995 - 1996 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 31TH Transaxle.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Transaxle slips momentarily (engine RPM increases/flares) during light throttle 2-3 upshifts.
DIAGNOSIS:
Road test the vehicle. Accelerate at light throttle to achieve a 2-3 upshift at 18-22 MPH and listen for the engine to flare. If the engine flares during the
2-3 upshift, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 (AR)
4669863
Bracket, Kickdown With Single Over Head Cam (SOHC) Engine
1 (AR)
4569864
Bracket, Kickdown With Double Over Head Cam (DOHC) Engine
1 (AR)
4659879
Valve Body
1 (AR)
4269649
Filter, Transaxle Oil
AR
4798233
Fluid, Mopar Automatic Transmission Type 7176
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves adjusting the throttle pressure cable; or replacing the kickdown bracket on the throttle body and adjusting the throttle pressure
cable; or replacing the kickdown bracket on the throttle body and valve body and adjusting the throttle pressure cable.
1.
Check the throttle pressure cable for proper adjustment (there should be no backlash) adjust if needed, use the following procedure while the
engine is at normal operating temperature:
A.
Release the cross-lock on the throttle pressure cable assembly (pull the cross-lock up). Refer to Figure 1.
B.
To ensure proper adjustment, the cable must be free to slide all the way toward the engine (against its internal stop) after the cross-lock is
released. Move the transaxle throttle control leveler fully clockwise (against its internal stop) and press the cross-lock down into the locked
position.
