F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
ACTION:
Replace the transmission extension housing gasket with a revised Transmission Extension Housing Gasket (F6AZ-7086-A) and slot the holes in the rear
bracket assembly (Figures 1 and 2). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Verify the area of leak. If leak is from the extension housing gasket, replace with the revised steel-backed Transmission Extension Housing Gasket
(F6AZ-7086-A). Refer to the 1997 F-150 Workshop Manual, Section 307-01A, for transmission extension housing gasket replacement procedure.
It is very important that the following Note be followed. If the Note is not followed a repeat repair could result:
NOTE:
DURING REASSEMBLY OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM/TRANSMISSION BRACKET, TIGHTEN NUTS ON EXHAUST SYSTEM END
FIRST. INSTALL AND TIGHTEN THROUGH BOLTS TO EXTENSION HOUSING MOUNT FLANGE LAST. IF NECESSARY, SLOT
HOLES IN BRACKET (FIGURES 1 AND 2), UP TO 3 mm (0.125") MAXIMUM AXIALLY FRONT TO REAR TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE
FOR EXTENSION HOUSING MOUNT BOLT INSTALLATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS IS TO PREVENT PRELOADING THE JOINT ON
THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING-TO-CASE FLANGE.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F6AZ-7086-A
Transmission Extension Housing Gasket
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-18-6
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
962114A
Replace Transmission
1.9 Hrs.
Extension Housing Gasket
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
5E269
77
OASIS CODES: 501000, 502000, 504000, 510000
Technical Service Bulletin # 962114
Date: 961007
