Achieva V6-3300 3.3L (1992)
Spacer Plate Assembly Inspection
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Remove spacer plate assembly from transaxle (refer to Section 7A of the appropriate 1992 service manual).
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Carefully remove spacer plate to channel plate gasket, and spacer plate to valve body gasket. Physically probe all spacer plate orifices with a pin or
other gage to ensure orifice is not plugged with shot (smaller orifices are more likely to be contaminated and require special attention--refer to the
illustration in this bulletin for spacer plate problem areas).
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Thoroughly wash spacer plate assembly and blow dry with an approved compressed air source.
Channel Plate Assembly Inspection
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Remove channel plate assembly from transaxle (refer to Section 7A of the appropriate 1992 service manual,)
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Inspect the entire channel plate assembly, all casting slots and hub surfaces for contamination (refer to the illustration in this bulletin for channel
plate problem areas).
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Thoroughly wash channel plate assembly and blow dry with an approved compressed air source (remove manual valve prior to wash to ensure
bore is properly cleaned and manual valve moves freely in bore after procedure is completed).
