Merkur Xr4ti L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1985)
Technical Service Bulletin # 87218
Date: 871021
M/T Shift Lever - Vibrates/Rattles or Buzzes
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TRANSMISSION - MANUAL - SHIFT LEVER Article No.
VIBRATES/RATTLES OR BUZZES -
87-21-8
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 04/09/87
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VIBRATION/"BUZZING" OR "RATTLING" NOISE - SHIFT LEVER - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE
04/09/87
MERKUR:
1985-87 XR4Ti
ISSUE:
Vibrations and "buzzing"/"rattling" noises from the transmission gear shift lever may be exhibited between 2800 and 3200 engine RPM.
ACTION:
To correct this, install a new improved transmission extension housing and vibration absorber. Refer to the following
step-by-step service procedure.
NOTE:
Vehicles built before 02/03/86 should also have the shift knob replaced. The new shift knob (E6RY-7213-A) is softer and does not
have an acrylic insert.
Vibrating, Buzzing and Rattling Repair
1.
Wedge a block of wood about seven (7) inches long under the clutch pedal. Holding the pedal above its normal position will disengage the clutch
cable self adjuster.
2.
Open the hood, disconnect the battery negative cable, and raise the vehicle.
3.
Remove the nuts attaching the catalytic converter inlet pipe to the turbocharger.
4.
Remove the attaching nuts at the catalytic converter outlet-to-muffler inlet flange and the catalytic converter support bracket.
5.
Remove the catalytic converter and inlet pipe as an assembly.
6.
Remove the driveshaft. If necessary, refer to Section 15-60 of the Merkur XR4Ti Shop Manual.
7.
Install a plug in the extension housing seal to prevent fluid leakage.
8.
Remove the starter. If necessary, refer to Section 28-02 of the Merkur XR4Ti Shop Manual.
9.
Remove the front stabilizer bar to body U-brackets and the body stiffener rod.
10.
If equipped, remove the transmission air baffle. A removal and installation procedure is included in the fluid level check procedure at the end of
this article.
11.
Position a block of wood between the stabilizer bar and the body side rail.
12.
Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
13.
Remove the bolt attaching the rear mount to the transmission.
14.
Remove the bolts attaching the rear mount to the body and remove the mount.
15.
Loosen the engine mount attaching nuts until only two (2) or three (3) threads are visible on the end of the stud.
16.
Position a block of wood against the engine oil pan and raise the front of the engine. Raise the engine until the stud nuts on the engine mounts
contact the crossmember. As the engine tilts downward, lower the transmission jack.
17.
Disconnect the wire to the back-up lamp switch.
18.
Disconnect the wire to the neutral safety switch.
19.
Remove the attaching bolts and raise the transmission shift lever out of the extension housing (TORX No. 40).
20.
Remove the snap ring and pull the speedometer cable out of the extension housing.
21.
Remove the clutch release lever cover.
