Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
(Aerostar 2WD)
F1TZ-7331-D
Kit-Park Pawl
1
AC
$3.56
(Aerostar AWD)
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Technical Info. Attachment III
ATTACHMENT III
SAFETY RECALL 91S41
PARK MECHANISM MODIFICATIONS TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
On 1990 Ranger and 1990 Aerostars, raise the vehicle on a hoist and check the model year of the transmission on the identification tag. Modify only
those transmissions built in 1990.
If the transmission model is 90GT-XXX, perform the recall following the procedures described below.
If the transmission model is 89GT-XXX, the vehicle does NOT require modification, release the vehicle.
PARK PAWL SPRING REPLACEMENT
AEROSTAR, RANGER AND EXPLORER (4X2)
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Remove the driveshaft. Make scribe marks on driveshaft end yoke and rear axle companion flange to assure proper positioning of driveshaft
during assembly.
3.
Support transmission with a transmission jack.
4.
Remove speedometer cable from extension housing.
5.
Remove rear support-to-crossmember attaching bolts and nuts.
6.
Raise transmission slightly and remove rear support from extension housing.
7.
Remove transmission shift cable bracket.
8.
Loosen extension housing bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
9.
Remove bolts and extension housing.
10.
Remove the parking pawl and return spring. See Figure 1. Discard the spring.
11.
Install original park pawl and new return spring (from kit) in the extension housing and preload.
12.
Using a new gasket, position extension housing on the case, making sure to correctly seat the park pawl actuating rod in the guide cup bore in the
extension.
13.
Install six extension housing retaining bolts. Tighten to 37-52 N-m (27-38 ft.lbs).
14.
Install rear support and lower transmission.
15.
Install attaching bolts. Torque to 20-30 ft.lbs. Remove the transmission jack.
16.
Install transmission shift cable bracket.
17.
Install the speedometer cable. Refer to Section 13-02 of the appropriate shop manual for the procedures.
