Escort L4-116 19L VIN 9 2-bbl (1986) - ATX Clutch Return Spring Tabs Issue
Case: Customer Interest
A/T - ATX Clutch Return Spring Tabs Missing
TRANSAXLE - ATX - INTERMEDIATE
Article No.
CLUTCH RETURN SPRING RETAINING RING
87-15-6
TAB MISSING
FORD:
1986-87 ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-87 LYNX
ISSUE:
Some ATX transaxles may have been assembled with an intermediate clutch return spring assembly (7F222) that could have one of the four
(4) retaining spring tabs missing. Although a missing retaining tab will not usually affect transaxle function, it could allow the retaining ring
to move out of place and wear against the ring gear.
ACTION:
To correct this, install a new intermediate clutch return spring assembly and retaining ring using the following diagnostic, service procedure.
The chart that follows lists the affected ATX transaxles.
AFFECTED TRANSAXLES
Year/Model
Serial Number Range
1986: PMB-S3
181822 through 190083
1987: PMB-X
010001 through 018649
1987: PMB-W
010001 through 010242
Figure 4
1.
Check to be sure four (4) retaining ring tabs are on top of return spring assembly when transaxle is disassembled for service, Figure 4.
NOTE:
Intermediate clutch assembly does NOT need to be disassembled for this check.
2.
If intermediate clutch return spring assembly has only three (3) tabs, install a new intermediate clutch return spring assembly (E3FZ-7F222-A) and
retaining ring (N800644-S).
3.
Check old retaining ring for signs of wear from contacting the ring gear.
4.
If wear condition does exist, transaxle, converter, and cooler lines MUST be thoroughly cleaned by following the Cleaning and Inspection
procedures in the 1986-87 Car Shop Manual, Volume E, Section 17-25.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E3FZ-7F222-A
Intermediate Clutch
C
Return Spring Assembly
