Sunfire L4-138 2.3L DOHC VIN D MFI (1995)
Seals and Gaskets: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Transaxle Stub Shaft Disengagement
File In Section: 7 - Transmission
Bulletin No.: 57-71-11A
Date: September, 1996
INFORMATION
Subject:
Transaxle Stub Shaft Disengages from the Transaxle During Axle Tripot Removal
Models:
1995-97 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-97 Pontiac Sunfire with HYDRA-MATIC 4T40-E Transaxle (RPO MN4) and 2.2L, 2.3L, 2.4L Engine (VINs 4, D, T - RPOs LN2, LD2, LD9)
This bulletin is being revised to update models and Include mandatory replacement of the axle seal. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 57-71-11
(Section 7 - Transmission.)
The transaxle stub shaft may disengage from the transaxle during axle tripot removal. If this condition occurs, transaxle fluid may leak from the transaxle
through the stub shaft location.
Remove the stub shaft from the axle tripot and reassemble the stub shaft and sleeve assembly into the transaxle using the following procedure:
Important:
If this condition exists, it is mandatory that the axle seal (2) be replaced with a new axle seal.
Be careful not to damage the stub shaft sleeve (56) during the following procedure or an axle seal leak may develop.
