Firenza V6-173 2.8L (1986)
These new gaskets went into production July 16, 1990 (Julian Date 197) for all Windsor and Willow Run built HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 transaxles.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
These new gaskets can be used on all previous model HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 transaxles. Whenever installation or replacement of this new gasket is
necessary, refer to the following procedure.
Figure 1
SIDE COVER GASKET:
1.
Clean ribbed surface of side cover and machined surface of case where gasket is to be installed. Both surfaces MUST be free of transmission fluid.
2.
Place side cover gasket on case with silicone bead facing out.
3.
Carefully install side cover onto gasket and install all pan bolts (7) by hand.
IMPORTANT
The rib on the pan must fully contact the entire silicone bead. If it does
not, leakage may occur.
4.
Torque all pan bolts to 11 N-m (98 Lb.In.).
BOTTOM PAN GASKET:
1.
Clean ribbed surface of bottom pan and machined surface of case where gasket is to be installed. Both surfaces MUST be free of transmission
fluid.
2.
Place bottom pan gasket on case with silicone bead facing out.
3.
Carefully install bottom pan onto gasket and install all pan bolts by hand.
IMPORTANT
The rib on the pan must fully contact the entire silicone bead. If it does
not, leakage may occur.
4.
Torque all pan bolts to 11 N-m (98 Lb.In.).
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
Whenever ordering this new silicone beaded gasket, refer to the following part numbers:
Part Number
Description
8678169
Side cover gasket
