Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Fluid Filter - A/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Slips In Reverse At Low Temperature
NO: 21-06-96
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Apr. 26, 1996
SUBJECT:
Slips In Reverse At Low Temperature
MODELS:
1989 - 1995
(AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
1989 - 1993
(AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon
1989 - 1993
(AG) Daytona
1989 - 1995
(AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
1989 - 1994
(AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
1989 - 1995
(AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1995
(PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES TO VEHICLES WITH 30TH OR 31ST TRANSAXLES BUILT BEFORE APR. 7, 1995 (TRANSAXLE
IDENTIFICATION CODE NUMBER XXX-2306-XXXX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Transaxle slips during Reverse engagement after the vehicle has set in an ambient temperature below 20°F (-60°C) for at least 8 hours. Slipping that lasts
up to 5 seconds under these temperature/time conditions is considered normal.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the above symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedure. If the transaxle also slips going into Drive, further
diagnosis is required.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4659837
Piston, Low/Reverse Servo
AR
4318025
Sealant, RTV
AR
4467721
Fluid, Mopar Automatic Transmission Type 7176
1
4269649
Filter, Transaxle
1
4269671
Gasket, Transaxle Filter
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a revised Low/Reverse servo piston.
1.
Raise the vehicle with an appropriate hoist.
2.
Clean the transaxle oil pan and mating area thoroughly, preferably with steam.
3.
Remove the transaxle oil pan. Remove all sealant from the transaxle oil pan and clean the inside the oil pan and magnet.
