Aspire L4-81 1.3L SOHC (1994)
Technical Service Bulletin # 97-23-6
Date: 971110
A/T - ATX No Third Or Reverse After Overhaul
Article No.
97-23-6
11/10/97
TRANSAXLE - ATX - NO THIRD GEAR OR REVERSE
AFTER TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1994-97 ASPIRE
ISSUE:
In some cases, after a transaxle overhaul there may be no third gear and/or Reverse. This may be due to the air bleed plug in the servo bore coming out
of place during air checking and/or blowing out of the hydraulic passages in the transaxle case.
ACTION:
Remove the servo assembly and reinstall the air bleed plug. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F7BZ-7H389-AA
Air Bleed Plug
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 501000, 503000
Service Procedure
1.
Drain the fluid from the transaxle.
2.
Remove the left side axle shaft following the procedures outlined in the appropriate year Aspire Service Manual, Section 05-04.
3.
Remove the transaxle fluid pan and main control assembly following the procedures outlined in the Service Manual, Section 07-01.
WARNING:
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.
4.
Using a C-clamp or other suitable device, depress the servo assembly and remove the retaining ring. Refer to Figure 1.
5.
Remove the servo from the transaxle.
