Taurus V6-182 3.0L (1987)
Valve Body: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - AXOD Extended Shifts/Oil Pump Wear
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TRANSAXLE - AXOD - EXTENDED UP-SHIFTS
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TRANSAXLE - AXOD - OIL PUMP AND VALVE BODY ALIGNMENT - SERVICE TIPS
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TRANSAXLE - AXOD - PREMATURE WEAR OF THE OIL PUMP SHAFT JOURNAL AND BEARING
Article No. 89-22-3
FORD:
1986-88 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-88 SABLE 1988-90 CONTINENTAL
ISSUE:
The AXOD transaxle may have extended up-shifts or show signs of premature wear of the oil pump shaft journal and bearing. This
condition occurs if the oil pump and valve body are not properly aligned when re-assembled during the overhaul operation.
ACTION:
When re-assembling the valve body and pump body use guide pins to assure proper alignment. These pins are contained in the Rotunda
AXOD Transaxle Essential Tool Set, T86P-70000-S.
Figure 1
1.
Position the separator plate on the pump housing. Use a new gasket.
2.
Insert valve guide pin T86P-70100-A and valve body guide pin T86P-70100-B as shown in Figure 1.
3.
Install two (2) torx bolts. Tighten the two (2) torx bolts to a torque of 7-9 ft.lbs. (9-12 N-m).
4.
Remove both guide pins.
5.
Install the separator plate on the valve body. Use a new gasket.
