Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L DOHC (1990)
Reverse Idler Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - Hard Shifting To Reverse Gear
Bulletin No.: 004/93
Issued: 5/19/93
Revised
Category
J
Applicable Model/s
1990 - '91
Protege'
Subject:
HARD SHIFTING TO REVERSE (1.8L, DOHC, M/T Only)
NOTE:
This bulletin is a revision of Service Bulletin Category J, No. 006/92. The revised sections are indicated by an asterisk. Please file this bulletin in
your binder and reference the original bulletin to this revised bulletin.
AFFECTED VINS
Protege Models
1990 Protege - All vehicles with a VIN of JM1BG****L0100001 through JM1BG****L0199999
1991 Protege - All vehicles with a VIN of JM1BG****M0200001 through JM1BG****M0271055
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience a grinding noise or delayed engagement when shifting to reverse. This is caused by the reverse gear and reverse idler gear
not meshing properly. Machining modifications have been made to correct this problem.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
If this condition exists, replace the parts as listed in the Parts Information below. Repair procedures are outlined in Section J of the Workshop Manual.
PARTS INFORMATION *
WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies to vehicles covered under warranty)
Warranty Type Code:
A
Customer Comment Code:
24
Damage Code:
9M
Part No. of Main Cause:
G560 17 201D
Operation No.:
J0311BRX
Labor Hour:
3.6 hrs. - 1.8L, DOHC, M/T *
