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IMPORTANT:

WHEN A DRIVE AXLE IS REMOVED FROM THE TRANSAXLE FOR ANY REASON, THE AXLE SEALING SURFACE (TRIPOT SHANK)
SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS EVIDENT, THE SURFACE SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH 320 GRIT
CLOTH OR EQUIVALENT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY BE USED TO CLEAN OFF ANY REMAINING DEBRIS. THE
SURFACE SHOULD BE WIPED DRY AND THE DRIVE AXLE REINSTALLED FREE OF ANY BUILD UP.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

The table lists Left and Right Axle Oil Seal usage for all Hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 and 4T60-E transaxles:

PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts are expected to be available on September 5, 1994.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

All Other Service Bulletins for Seals and Gaskets: > < Axle Oil Seal, Right - Leaks at the Axle Tripod Shank