Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Case: Customer Interest
M/T - Vent Oil Leak
NO.: 21-24-93
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Sep. 3, 1993
SUBJECT:
Oil Leak At Transaxle Vent
MODELS:
1990 - 1993
(AG) Daytona
1990 - 1994
(AA) Spirit/Acclaim
(AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
(AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
(AS) Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS A-523, A-543, OR A-568.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Transaxle oil leak on or around selector shaft cover and/or other surrounding surfaces, including the rear end cover and differential bearing retainer. Oil
found to be leaking out of vent cap on crossover lever.
NOTE:
THIS REPAIR SHOULD BE PREFORMED ON ALL VEHICLES WITH A VENT LEAK. CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT ARE IN THE
DEALERSHIP FOR ANY OTHER REASON SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED FOR THIS LEAK CONDITION.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
Vent Adapter
4762499
1
Vent
4505557
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a remote vent assembly in place of the existing lock pin. Also included is a new linkage adjusting procedure if needed
for future transaxle service.
1.
Clean any excess oil from surrounding surfaces.
2.
Remove, lock pin located on transaxle selector shaft cover (Figure 1). Discard lock pin.
3.
Install vent adapter (P/N 4762499) in selector shaft cover where lock pin was removed. Tighten to 40 in.lbs.
