Festiva L4-81 1.3L SOHC EFI (1989)
Reverse Idler Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - Click/Clunk/Rattle In Reverse Gear
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NOISE - "CLICK, CLUNK, RATTLE" - MTX TRANSAXLE REVERSE GEAR
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TRANSAXLE - MTX - "CLICK, CLUNK, RATTLE" IN REVERSE GEAR
Article No. 89-20-9
FORD:
1988-89 FESTIVA
ISSUE:
A "clicking, clunking, or rattling" noise may be caused by a shift lever that is not fully engaged in reverse gear resulting in damaged gears.
These noises are are most noticeable when coasting with the clutch disengaged.
ACTION:
Install a new input shaft, reverse idler gear, reverse gear and reverse idler gear arm. Refer to the Festiva Shop Manual, Section 16-41 for
service details.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE CUSTOMER KNOWS THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR; THE CLUTCH MUST BE FULLY
DISENGAGED WITH THE VEHICLE AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE SHIFT LEVER FULLY ENGAGED IN REVERSE
GEAR TO AVOID DAMAGING THE MTX TRANSAXLE.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E8BZ-7017-B
Input Shaft
C
E8BZ-7141-A
Reverse Idler Gear
C
E8BZ-7K013-A
Reverse Gear
C
E8BZ-7K002-A
Reverse Idler Gear Arm
C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 88-10-7
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage, Powertrain Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
892009A
Install Transaxle
4.4 Hrs.
Components
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7141
56
OASIS CODES:
5104, 5500, 5550